Ishtar did. [She nodded.] The vessel wasn't chosen to be compatible with me. Had a human been summoned for me specifically, it is possible your friend would not have been the one. Though, I am thankful for what happened. [She paused.] The most positive and virtuous traits belonging to your friend were quite simply incompatible with Ishtar's devious nature. I believe those traits resonated with me and influenced me for the better.

[ What's that? A stealth insult towards Ishtar? More likely than you'd think!

And wait, what? The girl who had served as vessel was here? That was a new bit of information. ]

She is...? [Oh goodness. She wasn't ready. It wasn't like she'd hoped to meet her someday and imagined that maybe they'd become friends. Nope, never. Okay, no panicking. It wasn't like she had met her just yet.] ... I-I am looking forward to finally meeting her.