[There's something about the way that Cid says that which makes it feel real. Joshua finds the anxiety edging away quickly. A smile appears on his lips instead.]

If only. [He says that quietly, a tiny wish that their world could have gone in the same direction.] It must be a wonder to see a world working in tandem with magic and science.

[He looks down at his palm and he flexes it. He might be looking forward to seeing what this place is about, now.]

If that's the case... I might as well get one of these tattoos sooner rather than later. If only to use Phoenix as a way to help where I can.