 玛奥： She was being chased by the soldiers of Lord's Keep. She said her teacher will come looking for her, so may be we could...? 娜薇： Let Laby stay! Mao helped and told Laby, that Laby can stay!- 玛奥： Um... Yeah, so that's what happened.
 Calonne: Haha, Mao. Didn't I tell you not to bring any strangers? It's too dangerous around here.- 玛奥： Don't forget, Gramps' the one who brought me here.
- Calonne: Ahem! Your name is Laby? My name is Calonne. I hope it wasn't too difficult to find your way here.
- 娜薇： Oooh! So Gramps' name is Calonne! That's a crunchy name! And... And...! It was hard because the way here was all slippery! Why do you live so high up where everything is so slippery?
- Calonne: Haha, aren't you a lively girl. There are many reasons why I've settled here. One of the main reasons why I've settled far from the village is because I conduct a lot of experiments that sometimes lead to explosions.
- 娜薇： Experiments? Explosions?! Is that the same thing as building things? There's so many things here! Like that one! Whoa, it's like what the Pongpongs made! Does it go BOOM! too?
- Calonne: Oh, so you've seen machines before. And yes, I do 'build things'. Though I'm sorry to say they don't always go 'BOOM'. It's my job, as an engineer, you see.
- 娜薇： Engineer...! So people who build stuff are called engineers! Laby doesn't really understand... but BOOM is dangerous! Thanks for explaining, Calonne!
- Calonne: Haha, you're very direct. That's rare these days.
- 玛奥： So yeah, that's how it is. I don't think she's lying about waiting for her teacher either... So, how about it, Gramps?
- Calonne: ......
- 玛奥： Gramps?
- Calonne: Ah, yes. It should be fine.
- 玛奥： It 'should' be fine? What kind of answer is that? Anyway Gramps, were you just heading out?
- Calonne: Ah, yes. I have somewhere to be. It won't take long, so go ahead inside and have some snacks while you wait.
- 玛奥： Hm? Ok, don't stay out too long! If you do, I'll have to come looking for you!
- Calonne: Yes, yes. I said it won't take long, didn't I? You're always on my case these days.
- 娜薇： (Weird... Why does Calonne have energy like the bad guys from earlier? It's stronger too... Ooooh, what was that energy? It's something very familiar...)
- 玛奥： What are you doing? Come in! It's nothing I should brag about, but Gramps' cooking isn't half bad! I think you'll like it too.
- 娜薇： Uh huh! Laby likes things that aren't 'half bad'! (Well... At least Calonne didn't seem like a bad guy... Mao said so too. Then Laby should, 'make observations' for now, right Nisha? That's what teacher would say.)
- 娜薇： Yummy! Calonne isn't half bad!
- 玛奥： Hey, hey, you shouldn't say it like that, someone would think you are rude. Geez, where did she learn that from? Anyway, your teacher... Are you sure he's going to come this way?
- 娜薇： Yeah! Teacher said he'll come find Laby!
- 玛奥： But didn't you say your ship was caught by a storm? Maybe your teacher is already...
- 娜薇： Already?
- 玛奥： ......... No, it's nothing. More importantly, do you remember what I told you about the capital?
- 娜薇： Mm... You said the captain turned into a monster. He brought other monsters and started bullying other people.
- 玛奥： Yeah, that. I was there and somehow managed to escape. But my parents passed away. I was scared; I didn't know what to do, where to go... I just stood there not doing anything, and... That's when I met Gramps. He saw me standing there all by myself and asked me if I wanted to come with him. Even though he could have easily ignored me and went on his way. From that day he brought me home, he treated me like family. No, more than family. If it weren't for Gramps, I wouldn't be here. He's my family and I owe him my life.
- 娜薇： Ooh! Calonne must be really, really great! You see, Laby was really surprised when the bad guys were chasing Laby too! But Mao saved Laby! That means Laby owes Mao Laby's life!
- 玛奥： Hey, I'm not that great... I'm nothing like Gramps.
- 娜薇： Hehee, then did Mao save Laby because Calonne taught you to? Is Calonne, Mao's teacher?
- 玛奥： Hm... Gramps didn't exactly TEACH me anything, but I guess I learn from him. I'm gonna be just like Gramps when I grow up. Someone who helps others without hesitation, someone that people can trust.
- 娜薇： Whoooaaaa!
- 玛奥： Ahem! I know it's a far-fetched goal!
- 娜薇： Nononono! Laby's teacher also said his goal is to protect many people! Laby was just surprised that Mao also had a similar goal!
- 玛奥： So I'm like your teacher, huh.
- 娜薇： Uh huh!! And Mao must also be good because Mao has a similar goal with teacher!!
- 玛奥： You're really weird, you know that, right?
- 娜薇： Laby's weird? Laby's just Laby though!
- 玛奥： You're right. Even if you're weird sometimes... you're you.... I can't believe how much time has passed already... Laby, I'm gonna go out, wait for Gramps...... Wanna come?
- 娜薇： Uh huh!! Let's go Mao!
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