Laffey: "Hmm? What is it, Allen?" Allen M. Sumner: "Do you ever wonder what lies beyond the Sakura Empire's borders? I mean, we've been fighting them for so long, but...maybe there's more to them than war and conflict." Laffey: *pauses for a moment* "I...I don't know. I've never really thought about it. But I do know that there must be some good in all of them, even if it's hard to see sometimes." Allen M. Sumner: *nods, a thoughtful expression on his face* "Yeah, you're probably right. Maybe one day we'll be able to understand each other better." Laffey: *smiles slightly* "I hope so, Allen. I really do."