I do know a few things of Inazuman politics. It was something I remember studying during my days as a student in the Akademiya, before I became the General Mahamatra.

[In case Ayato hasn't figured out who he is, he might as well lay his own title on the table there. That way they're both on equal footing, somewhat. But as he listens to Ayato speak, he lets out a disappointed hum, resting his elbows on the table as he crosses his hands before his chin in thought.]

I'm not surprised to hear that. Some friends of mine went to ask The Wisdom Tree some information, and even it seemed to not have the proper information they were seeking.

[Then again, Kaveh also went and tried to tamper with the tree, with... interesting results. The two were stuck rhyming for a while.]

And though it's written that the ones who were responsible for the original tragedy were killed, I still find it hard to believe that not a single member of the group survived. There's too many holes in the story they're telling us.

[He does look up at the mention of a trip.]

To the Frozen Falls? On your own?