"Hinoto-Ri is a city in an alternate Earth's Japan. Most of this version of the world was destroyed in an event approximately ten years ago, allegedly rendered uninhabitable to humans. Other intelligent lifeforms, called demons, live both in- and outside the city. 'Magic' is commonplace and integrated with technology," she explained in a monotone.

"I've, er, been working on a report for when I return to the EFA. Are you with me so far?"