[ He's not sure he got through to Rafal, but he isn't going to give up on trying to be friends with him. Rafal is the closest thing to kin he has in this place after Veyle even if they did come from different worlds, but Lumera had taught him that familial bonds are transcendent. A lack of shared blood and extreme distances won't stop him. ]

Can we at least talk more while we're both here? You don't have to weather everything alone, and I could show you all the interesting spots I've found so far in this world. You're going to love all the new types of drink and food the locals have.

[ He hasn't learned yet what Rafal likes, but Alear is confident he can lure him with the promise of good cuisine. ]