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The tone with which Saena first responded had Ragna's ears pinning back and her head ducking in embarrassment. She braced for the treatment she usually got in response to this less understood aspect of her identity. She was accustomed to being met with incredulity, shame, or violent denial. So she was not surprised to hear the doubt in Saena's voice, though she was disappointed.

Yet Saena proved to be more willing to understand than most, and Ragna took no issue with attempting to explain. It was a difficult thing to put to words, but she made an attempt. Though this body is that of a woman, but in my heart I am both, she said vaguely. Such a thing was so intangible that Ragna, who was never talented with words, struggled greatly.