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REBEL 5 [voice]

Uh... hello?

[A somewhat uncertain greeting from what seems like a young boy comes from the journal, though it shouldn't be a surprise at this point.]

That old ha─ I mean, kitchen lady said I could ask this book something... dunno if it'll work, since I can't use Ars Magus and stuff, but I guess it's worth a shot.

[Ragna still sounds pretty skeptical, and he'd lie if he said he trusts that Kodachi person, but he's growing pretty desperate. His search for his little siblings have brought no results so far, and even as a child, he's not a patient person.]

I'm looking for my little brother and sister, Jin and Saya. They both have golden hair and green eyes... and are probably crying now. Especially Jin. [He's always been a crybaby, that one.] So if you see them, let me know and tell them that brother... that Ragna will come pick them up soon, okay?

... Thanks in advance.

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[Not giving up is one of the things Ragna does best, especially if it's for the sake of his siblings.]

Yeah, I'm sure. I just don't want them to be alone for too long.

[Neither of the kids would ever willingly leave his side, and while there were times when Ragna found that annoying, he'd give everything to have Jin and Saya back with him right now.]

I know, I feel the same way for my little sister. I wish I had some magic or something that could help us find them more quickly.

Doubt there's anyone who could do that...

[Not that Ragna knows anything about magic, save for the fact there are very few people who can use it. What are the odds of finding someone with such knowledge? Slim, he figures.]

What does your sister look like? I'll keep an eye out for her, too.

[If she's helping him, it only seems fair to return the favor, right?]

Maybe there is! There's a kid who can stretch and I can make ice and snow. Maybe someone has some magic power to find someone!

[Elsa had been told that Anna wasn't there, and while she had questioned it at first she had eventually accepted it. However, what if it's not true? Someone keeping an eye out for her wouldn't hurt, right?]

Really? Thank you, Ragna! Her name's Anna! She's five years old and has blue eyes and light brown hair. She always wears her hair in two short pigtails too.

─Seriously? ... Wow.

[That's all he can say to this. He wouldn't be surprised to hear about such things in Sister's stories, but he's never actually met anyone with powers like that. The boy frowns a little, feeling pretty helpless─ other kids have abilities that could be of use here, but he... he can't even use Ars Magus, something most people back home are able to do.

It'll bother him for a while, but he's not about to voice his thoughts.]

Anna, huh? Gotcha, I'll keep that in mind.

What's your name, by the way?

[Knowing that would be helpful if he was to find her sister at some point.]

Yeah, seriously! I would show you if you were here, but I don't think that's possible since you're in another ship.

[And, oops, seems she forgot her manners.]

Ah, my name's Elsa! Princess of Arendelle! Anna is a princess too, so if you find her and she's crying a lot tell her that the Queen's right hand can't be seen crying! That may help.

[At least in making her stop crying.]

Maybe some other time.

[If they're still here and somewhere close to each other... though as much as Ragna would like to see that, he'd rather not stay here too long. Sister will not be pleased with his absence.]

And you guys are princesses on top of that? Damn, never thought I'd meet any in real life! [As far as he knows, that kind of stuff only exists in fairy tales.] No worries, I can handle it. Jin cries like, all the time.

Another kid on this ship was surprised to meet an actual princess. Are princesses rare in your country or do they just not meet their people?

[She giggles a bit.]

Is Jin the youngest one?

I don't think we have any? I mean, I've heard of noble families, but not princesses... Those are only in fairy tails, for all I know.

[There again, this whole waking up on a pirate ship in the middle of an ocean thing is something he'd classify as a bedtime story as well, had someone told him about him a few days ago.]

You'd think so, but no, actually. Saya's younger than him, though you couldn't tell by looking at them.

[They're both so tiny, and still very much kids; Ragna would expect Jin to finally start growing up soon, but so far, no such luck.]

If you have noble families, but not princesses or royalty, then who gives the noble families their titles?

[Because as far as she knows it's the king or the queen the one who acknowledges those and may even revoke them or decide to which heir they are passed.]

You must be very strong and a great big brother then, it sounds as if he depends a lot on you.

[Which she doesn't see as something negative, as a big sister she takes pride in Anna depending on her, not because she wants her sister to always depend on her but because it means that she's trusted to protect and take good care of Anna. And there's nothing in the world she wants more than protect and take care of Anna so she has a life full of joy and fun.]

That's...

[Not something he's ever thought about. The fact nobles exist is enough for him─ after all, he's never considered the possibility of meeting those. There's no point in dwelling on things that might never occur, right?]

Hell if I know, I've never been into that kinda stuff. Librarium, I guess?

[That's all he can tell her on the subject.

Hearing the compliment, Ragna feels both surprised and a little embarrassed, but he can't really deny that; both his little siblings really do look up to him a lot, so it's only natural he has to be strong for them, or at least that's how he sees it.]

Well, I am their big brother. It's just kinda what I do, right? I will always protect them, no matter what.

[True, sometimes he wishes Jin grew up already and stopped depending on him so much, but... when he sees his smiling face, he can't really be angry with him.]

Your country is weird, I would have never thought a library had power to grant titles and nobility. In my country it's the king or the queen who does that.

[She laughs at his next response, not mockingly but in understanding. It's nice to see that she's not the only one who thinks that way.]

I understand! I do the same with Anna. When we're old I will have to take care of the kingdom too, but I'll always take care and protect her. Even if sometimes she's annoying and doesn't let me sleep, I can't be angry with her when I see her smile.

It makes me feel especial, you know? I mean, even if I wasn't a princess, as long as I've Anna, I'll be especial. Because I'm her only older sister.

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