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She didn't know why exactly but walking here was nearly prompting her to tears. But Altair was fighting to keep herself from crying and instead was taking breathes as deeply as she could manage with what calmness she could muster, shakily yet softly inhaling and exhaling to some degree. Despite endeavoring to breath, she still was finding it difficult. And yet, she pressed on, continued to walk but kept at the center as she stayed on a path between the cells and took small glances toward the confining spaces at both sides as she proceeded.

Perhaps it was not only the sights around her now but also recalling what she has been hearing and what she has been experiencing as a senshi thus far that had her debating allowance of any tears. And then her gaze paused upon landing on one individual among those being held captive. It was Amphitrite. But they had not exchanged names the last time their paths had clashed, no, Altair knew her only by looks. And before she was aware of it, her voice left her throat as she stopped and stood in front of Amphitrite's cell. Altair faced towards Amphitrite as she spoke but did not leave the center path between the cells, acknowledging the distrust and fear that kept her guarded for the most part. "U-um, we have met, haven't we?" Her voice was coarse and she cleared it quietly before attempting to speak again, "W-we have fought before but would you be willing to talk with me now trying for no fighting between us this time around? I'm Altair. I-I have questions I would like to ask you. Among them is: What is your take about all this fighting we are a part of?" And then she halted her words there to listen if who she has addressed would choose to respond to her.

Against her own skin below her choker, Altair lifted a partially clenched hand and applied a bit of pressure. She has been slow to learn, slow to capably find and even catch puzzle pieces to examine thus far as a senshi. However, she was recognizing that she was gathering more of those puzzle pieces now and little by little she was learning more and more but painfully, this was a painful process as well in more than one sense.

Other questions ran through her mind. One of them that crossed her thoughts after finding words to express what she was trying to put together were with regards to why Amphitrite had chosen to change. However, this was a question she next thought of various possibilities behind with regards to experiences and such. Because what Amphitrite said implied that she had switched sides. And if that was the case, Altair realized that this was perhaps also an option for her. But upon further thought, Altair found that she was not drawn to such an option since from what she was comprehending, it seemed that upon switching sides such a change may be for the worse while the state of matters would be no closer to ending this war.

"T-that was the second occasion I had fought with magic. I am presently still new and ignorant, yes, a-and I honestly don't know if that will ever change. H-however, from what you have told me, I think it is possible that though I feel a difference between the kind of magical existence we are, the types of beings we both fall under in whatever category are capable of dangerous actions. A-also, I'd like to ask: how do you find working with your comrades? F-for example, do you feel that your well-being, your life is threatened by those you fight alongside with if you make decisions that are not well received? A-and does your faction operate towards achieving goals regardless of harming others?"

"I-I'm so sorry to hear that you've suffered," Altair took a breath after her words and it was shaky as well. "A-and thank you for sharing with me all that you have about your thoughts on all that is happening and encompassing magical forces at odds."

Altair swallowed and went on to share some of her own thoughts further. "Admittedly, I-I feel that I would feel more at ease forming more thoughts and making large decisions with more experiences and lessons learned. At this time, I find it hard to know left from right even when it comes to this magical reality I have entered not so long ago. However, right now I feel that I do w-want to keep trying not to strike first and to defend against any harm towards those seemingly defenseless. I will continue to endeavor and improve at not being quick to clutch any misunderstandings and acting with little consideration of factors involved. From my present experiences as a senshi so far, I feel that I have been going about much of my days with attempts at learning what I may from encounters along the way as I search for answers that fall under my questions. Yet, despite the challenges of endeavors of comprehension and to be a better survivor on far reaching battlegrounds, I do not feel oppressed by those I feel similar to magically in being the senshi I currently am."

"T-thank you for advising me," and finally tears did begin slipping down her cheeks silently. "Still in, in my ignorance, I admit that I feel my hands are tied on both accounts. I-I shall take my leave now until we meet again. I-I'll be keeping you in my thoughts," and with those parting words she took one step to the side and paused for a moment then at last she turned and continued on the center path now making her exit.