[ He worries the inside of his cheek, thinking partially out loud and partially to Mizuki. ]

The locals didn’t seem too surprised when we dropped in which means they really aren’t that bothered by the prospect of strangers from distant worlds. Or this has happened before. [ His eyes seem to light up, mind already whirling down a rabbit hole, chasing the thought even though it’s likely to lead to nowhere. ] There might be others like us out there who might have become locals over time.

[ And then — wildlife? Wait why were they talking about wildlife? ]

You’ve run into some I’m assuming?