"But why?" Miu asked. "I mean… I get that they might be victims, but they're still dangerous. You saw that thing back there. If it was hungry enough to eat a Coast Deer on the side of the road…"
She trailed off, clearly remembering the body.
"Why would a whole town protect something like that?"
"What's with the sudden change of heart?" Aren asked, glancing at her. "I thought you were—"
"I still am…kind of," Miu cut him off, avoiding eye contact. "I just…had some time to reflect on it, that's all. Nothing's really black or white in the grand scheme of things."
Huh, look at that. She really did grow up and come around all on her own. Maybe Miu's more competent than she lets on…
"…There was a story," Stella suddenly spoke, breaking him out of his thoughts.
"What kind of story?"
