80 80. Renewed Bonds

Astoria?

As in the name of the country, Astoria?

Perhaps this woman's parents had a deep love for their homeland, so they named her that? Yes, that's possible.

Ellie displayed various expressions on her face: surprise, confusion, realization, and nodding to herself as she reached a conclusion.

Astoria's eyes briefly showed surprise before softening, a smile coloring her red lips.

"You are very different, my child."

Ellie was snapped out of her thoughts, noticing another peculiar thing.

The woman's speech style resembled that of an old woman, though it was clear she was still very young, maybe in her mid-twenties.

"Your name is the same as my country," Ellie concluded with a smile.

"Yes... Your country..."

Ellie saw the woman's eyes suddenly become nostalgic as if she was reminiscing about the past.

Astoria snapped out of her reverie and said, "Is it time for you to leave again? But you don't seem sad."