"New arrival, huh? Well, can't say I'm exactly a veteran here." Rikku giggled and scratched her nose. "I do try to catch up to stuff, too, but I just can't concentrate on reading for too long. You know, I prefer talking to people, to hear stories, to be able to become part of what they've experienced for a short while. Reading is boring compared to that."

Of course she would already speak too much about herself. Oh well, that's how she is.

"Training Center, huh? I've been there for a moment, but didn't spend too much time there."

Rikku wasn't completely oblivious to how Mjrn must feel to every stare she gets for her ears. After all, she knew the problem firsthand.

"Say... I know it might be stupid of me to ask, but are you a different race too?"