Riku had just snuck back in. After a few failed attempts to explore the area outside the domes, Riku had finally gotten outside the domes to explore. Despite the glares he got from the creatures he learned were called Lumens, the day had gone uneventfully. He'd even visited the Islands briefly. The broken shell in his pocket was somehow comforting, even if it was a fake.

...And then he saw a scruffy man looking a woman over. Judging by appearances, neither of them were from Paixao, let alone the same world. He considered just walking on, but decided to make sure that creeper didn't try anything.

"Hey. New here?"