[ lumine feigns a shocked look but eventually lets out a laugh instead, amused. troublemaker is an understatement, but in her defense! ]

Not by any conscious choice. Things just happen.

[ which is somewhat ... true. things do just happen that she has to make, you know, morally grey choices that brand her as a troublemaker. though she can't deny that it's, well, sometimes very exciting making said morally grey choices. conflicted feelings are conflicted.

but she agrees with his sentiment on exploring stygia in person with a nod. books can't teach you everything, and after practically consuming the content of various written information in serene, lumine's decided it's time to take a walk. ]

I found that there's a number of settlements out here. I guess there are some Restless who found their peace here with their Shadows and decided not to return to the city.

[ she can't tell if that's comforting or what. ]