???: (Giraffe-like entity) "Greetings, traveler. You have found yourself on the back of Azuros, the Cloud Guardian. Welcome to the world of Alrest." Natsuki: (startled) "Whoa! Did you just...speak?" Azuros: "Indeed, I possess the ability of speech. I am one of the many Titans that inhabit this world. And you, my dear, seem to have fallen from the skies. How did you stumble upon Alrest?" Natsuki: (rubbing her head) "I honestly have no idea. One moment, I was at home, and the next, I found myself crashing into...well, into you. Is this some kind of dream?" Azuros: "It is no dream, for you stand upon my back, and Alrest is very much a reality. It seems you have fallen from the human world and entered ours. Fate has led you here, Natsuki." Natsuki: "Natsuki? Wait, how did you know my name?" Azuros: "As a Titan, I possess the knowledge of many things. Your name, Natsuki, resonates within the fabric of our world. It seems your presence here is no mere coincidence." Natsuki: (confused) "I still don't understand... How did I end up in Alrest? And what is this place exactly?" Azuros: "Alrest is a vast world, where titanic beings like myself, known as Titans, roam the cloud sea. It is a place where humans and various other creatures coexist. As for how you ended up here, that remains a mystery. But fear not, Natsuki, for I shall guide you through this land and help you find your way back home, if that is what you desire." Natsuki: (determined) "Thank you, Azuros. I appreciate your help. But first, I need to figure out where I am and how to survive in this world. Can you show me the way?" Azuros: "Of course, Natsuki. Follow me, and I shall show you the wonders and dangers of Alrest. We shall embark on a journey that will reveal the truth behind your arrival and shape the destiny of this land."