Mana was beaming. She and Alice had met Regina, and successfully determined that she was on the level. That this wasn't a trick of any sort.

It came as a huge relief to Mana. Even if this Regina were from further along, that still meant that she could be saved. That everything would turn out alright in the end for her.

After so long not knowing... it gave Mana a huge peace of mind. And now there was something worth celebrating, right? That would help with moving past certain things as well.

"This is our ship!" Mana exclaimed, as she led Regina and Alice onto the Shepherd. "What do you think?!"