We spent a good deal of time away from the creature comforts of cities and towns. [and, for the most part, very little money to their names, when they were in town. they got used to hunting and gathering] And while I wouldn't be surprised if Niflheim had used them as lab rats, too, ours were free range.

[a beat]

Though, speaking of -- [sort of] -- I don't suppose you're originally from Eos? Or Gaia, perhaps? [someone's been talking to Aerith]