There was a time discrepancy, that was for sure. It had already almost been a year since Luke descended into Eldrant, but he said he only was in Paixao for a few weeks. Was the flow of time different here...? Natalia wouldn't know how to answer that question. But his memories were still intact, and there wasn't that much discrepancy regarding that; for that, Natalia was grateful. If Luke had been taken from an earlier time, it would have been even more difficult to adjust herself being able to see him.

"It's been nearly a year." The golden-haired princess stated, finally looking down. "We all had assumed that you and Asch had died at Eldrant. I... was put in charge of planning your coming of age ceremony, Luke." She then lifted her gaze once more to Luke's face, giving him the best smile she could muster. "I'm so sorry you endured this entire time alone..."