[ She stands at the side beside him in place, and takes the tray with a thankful nod. The question though... ]

It is... a world enveloped in strife...

[ It would be the first time she has ever spoken about her own world to another person. She speaks more softly than usual - it's not a happy subject. ]

My role in it... was as the goddess.

[ As she admits it, she doesn't look at Knuckles - but she hadn't since he had asked the question. Instead, her eyes stayed downcast to the tray in front of her. ]