[Eirika's tone sounds more to the point than the previously perplexed position she was in. Diplomatically, anyway. For her, the stay in the academy is almost more of an investigation, as if she was crossing lines into Grado territory and reporting back to her brother. Except she's never been in a situation like that and no one there would ever allow her to. Not willingly, anyway.]
It would seem that Prince Innes was not incorrect with his judgment of this academy and its town. In spite of the appearances on the outside, there is far more to this place than an initial glance would give. Different societies, worlds, cultures, luxuries, and advancements at the fingertips. Yet anything that progresses the loss of human life is not an advancement I'd care to use so nonchalantly.
[Sitting back in her chair, her posture is still too straight, too dignified, and she likely 'fits in' as well as she did arriving in armour with rapier in hand. Her head tips up and she eyes the ceiling above her.]
Talking animals, royalty with cooking skills, gardens, and blue skies. Amidst the pending chaos and ironic atmosphere, there is, at times, a sense of peace I get on the slightest occasion. The poor things aside, perhaps my brother and Seth would not find themselves miserable here. [She seems to think on that for a few moments, inwardly deciding she still prefers it if no one from Magvel should arrive. Not when the situation has presented itself as Shadow explained it.]
If I may address an inquiry to the public, those of you who have remained here for some time, why have you stayed? What is it here that ties your presence? Obligation or heart?