"It is the difference between an exile and choosing a nomadic life," he agreed a touch dryly. "When we go, remember, none of them have ever been here. This happened centuries ago. It's a story to them, not their life now."

It was strange to have to explain these things after just knowing them for so long.

"Humans did all this," he corrected quietly. "The Eidolons clashed because humans wanted it, some to protect, others to fight, both sides had their points. But too much power and you wind up with a landscape like this."