[ While expected, Era still cannot help the way her heart drops at the confirmation all the same. Her body tenses even as her shoulders sag. Suddenly she has no appetite. She keeps her gaze on her food, unable to look her friend in the eye. Era knows she will see no recognition there, and she doesn't know if she can take that in this moment. ]

I am Era Ra de- [ It's habit by now, to use her married name. A way to hold on to one of the few remaining pieces of her husband. She nearly bites her tongue bloody when she cuts herself off. ] I'm Era. You may call me that, if you like.

[ But she knows this isn't the answer Estinien is seeking. Era is her name, but not who she is. Era is irrelevant here. ]

...I'm Warrior of Light of my world. A world likely identical to yours, save for my existence.