( honestly, it felt pretty good to hear her laugh like that, even if it was half-concealed by a snort. she usually seemed quite serious so seeing her loosen up made noct feel more at ease, too.
at least, for all of five seconds as he listened to her next question. )

Shiva... yeah— Bahamut too. They're— sort of like gods, I guess you could say. ( of all the places that prophecies might have followed him to... ) First time I've heard of an Odin, though.

But there are Six of them. Sometimes we call them Astrals... ( there's some hesitation in his tone, as he casts her a sidelong glance, wondering what they meant to her. )