Rydia frowned in thought. "...and why the town was brought forth, but not the Crystal. I'm glad it's with them and not us--at least I hope it's safe from this world. Still, it's as off as us being brought here in the first place."

She glanced sidelong to him. "It must mean something, as much as our sudden arrival does. I just wish I knew what. This world isn't revealing its secrets as quickly as I hoped it might. Still...the Outer Continent did prove interesting."