[The changes in his attitude are subtle--but clear. Cloche feels a sense of pride in allaying some of his suspicions.]

It was not something that I chose for myself. It was a potential I carried with me from birth. [It happened so long ago that she cannot even remember what it was like to be a human.] However, I cannot imagine my life without being a Reyvateil. It is an important part of who I am.

Reyvateils lead many walks of life. I have responsibilities as the Maiden of Aqua, but they are not shared by all Reyvateils.