[A friend who still feels the need to keep their identity hidden, it seems. Whether it's because of the way he's matured here in Luceti, or perhaps just become jaded over the years, Ion doesn't quite believe him right away.]

[Though admittedly, part of it could just be residual crankiness from Sync, seeing as the neither of them have noticed yet that the Malnosso fonic-linked their minds together during their last mallynap.]

No, I'm not. There are a number of other people from Auldrant here as well. I'm certain some of them may also respond here, though I can't say whether or not they'll be willing to give information to someone who feels the need to hide their identity.