"Zidane's main interest in acting was as distraction. Putting on plays was not Tantalus' primary profession," says Mikoto. "Although, given the current farce, I suppose he has some talent." Oddly, there is enough of a trace of condescending anger in Mikoto's tone for just a moment at that to be noticed, especially compared with how impassive she usually is.

The Hatchlings are soon everywhere, resulting in Vivi trying to herd them. Luckily for him, Regulus helps there.

For Regulus, the place isn't too strange. Certainly, it would have stuck out in Muggle London, but near Diagon Alley not so much. It's alien, but not startlingly so to someone who is used to such a great division in appearance just within their own world.

As they reach the main streets, a cart heads past pulled by a pair of Chocobo. Vivi ends up leading the way as much as he can while trying to keep curious Magelets from wandering, as he knows the way to the Castle from here.