[ Reiner nods again, somehow keeping his gaze from flicking to Gabi. He has more to tell his cousin than a "hello" from Hange, but who knows, maybe Gabi appreciates it.

His lips twitch in amusement as he asks, ]

Are you wondering if I'm another Summer? [ He shakes his head. ] I'm Autumn. Woke up in a forest feeling like it was exactly where I was meant to be.

[ What a wonderful, fleeting feeling it was.

Then he hesitates for a second. Hange is eccentric, he knows, but maybe it wouldn't be bad to share his thoughts? Another olive branch of sorts. ]

… Personally, I think the magic chooses people tied to significant events. [ He shrugs. ] But you're the researcher, not me.