[she's nice to everyone, okay. Even crazy monarchs that kidnap her.]

Yes, the monsters that plague the countryside are known as Viruses. Though I'm not sure where the word came from...they could easily be called something else in other places.

[hook up? She decides not to ask for the time being. This is all very confusing.]

Oh, no. Gajuma come in all shapes and sizes, and there are Huma like yourself, of course. [an odd thought occurs to her. Was it possible...?]

Are you...not from Callegea, then?