"Why? Because it was all a part of the natural order. Life was a gift from the star itself, bestowed upon beings with a soul. We could live for ages, 'tis true, but none of us truly wished to live forever. When our duty was complete, or our purpose done-- when we had lived as long as we wished, and did not feel a desire to stay longer-- then would we give of our aether and lives. Return from whence we came."

A few moments of silence pass.

"Those who gave themselves for Zodiark's summoning knew this was not what they did. We meant to free their souls, in time. Bring them back, to live the remainder of their lives."