"Just from what you've told me, I don't think it's the same Earth. That doesn't mean it won't happen, but it's unlikely."

Hiroki can't see it, but Mantis is genuinely smiling behind the mask. It's the most rude teasing Mantis can possibly do, but oh, how efficient it is.

"When your lose cartilage off your own, you tend to focus a lot on the expressions others make. You're worthy of a little fussing."