I've dealt with aliens that are...beyond our understanding before. Although, I believe my brother had actual contact with them so he'd know more about their actual habits. I was more inclined to believe they were just...too unlike us. [She smiles, but it's sour.] I'm not as hopeful as Luke.

However, you do know that you're not alone. I'm aware that I'm not at all like your young friends, but I do happen to like you, Rei. [She looks around at the assembled group around them, as awkward and different as they all are.] Besides, there are a lot of people here who could use your help and expertise with the element of fire.