[The horse looks back at the two of them, blinking its large, red eyes. The color could potentially be unnerving, but the look in them isn't unlike the intelligent, soft look of a usual horse.]

Yes, it does. But it's difficult to form an alliance when two sides who are competing for victory. Not that it can't be done, but it's harder when there are feelings. For a lot of Shard-bearers here, those cannot be put aside so easily.

[Hayame. Fane. Gen. Rin.]