"You know, but you won't say anything." It was too subdued to be an accusation - just a statement. She didn't think she could weather any more harsh revelations anyhow.

"Or do you not believe such a thing can be averted?" Asch was from the future as well, Natalia realized, just as Luke was. He must have at least reached Akzeriuth by now. Perhaps tensions between the two countries had worsened.