It wasn't much of an explanation, certainly, but it resonated with Ovelia all the same, who gave a solemn nod, sipping her smoothie as she did so, which sort of undercut the gravity of her empathy, but hey. It was there.

"I would not turn away Ramza or Alma if they were to appear here. Lavian, Alicia, trusted companions all. But... I would still find myself longing were my knight not here with me."