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"Those aren't 'people' anymore," Arthur said, his eyes glowing with cold resolve. "They're monsters we have to kill to protect real people from their claws. Aberrant beasts."
"A-Ah… I guess you're right…" Melianna sighed. "I just wish we didn't have to fight. Even though they're intelligent like us, there's no reasoning with them. How can anyone become like that? Completely abandoning everything that matters…"
"Upbringing, life experiences, and many other things," Nia replied quietly. "Back in my hometown, there were terrible people too."
"Yeah, even gods were like that," Celes nodded. "We had to fight them! But we won, all thanks to Stepmom!"
"Stepmom?" Melianna asked, tilting her head.
"Maria," Arachne answered. "She's my mama too."
"And mine! I was her daughter first…" Nyx added.
"Hmmm? No, I was first!" Arachne protested.
"No, me!" Nyx cried.
"Me!" Arachne shot back.
