[Definitely not long, evident by the shocked look he gives her. It turns into one of anger though, and he frowns. Taking a kid from their homeland, their family, and putting them into slavery? Just thinking about it worsens his mood.

He tries to at least neutralize his expression though, even if it isn't working too well. Hilbert's a kind guy and this sort of stuff gets to him.]

I see. I think you'll reach you dream, Morgiana. You seem like a capable girl, especially having gone through that, so you'll definitely reach Katagro someday. I just wish I could help somehow. Thank you for telling me, it seems hard to talk about.

[Though he is interested in The Dark Continent thing.]

So, why do they call it The Dark Continent? It sounds beautiful.