Perhaps. The ceasefire between the Empire and the Republic of Frost was only three years ago. The war was a lengthy one though and the divides between those of status and those without only grow during such times.

[She doesn't sound particularly pleased by that of course. It's just a fact unfortunately.]

I was simply pleased to be in school to be honest. [She huffs out gently as she thinks back, smile light.] Having so many people around me was almost dizzying after living with just my grandfather for so long.

[Alice hadn't known what to make of the term 'hotpot' but once they make it to where a majority of the children and smells are coming from her brows perk up and she looks damn near gleeful.]

Oh, it's communal dining!