[Eridanus' talons curl around the stem of his glass as he lets Peace's words soak into his mind. They were interesting theories, and had him curious about what she may not be letting on about.]

Some could reason that Mana is another being as powerful as the fog or the fourth, but a neutral being who uses pocket portals and dimensions to summon the things we barter for. Some could argue it benevolent, or perhaps cruel to make one pay for the things they are missing from home, when they were kidnapped.

[He's distracted from his thought then, as the waiter returns with a bottle of Muscat white wine, and a new glass. Without a word, she pours the glass for Peace, and retrieves the merlot from before her. Eridanus nods his thanks to the waiter, and she leaves once more. He takes another sip of his own wine as he gestures for Peace to try this new one.]

Hopefully this is more to your liking?