ophelia has a tentative ancestor! during the events of pla, he's around her age and an astronomer from a distant island chain, seeking to chart the night sky above hisui. unlike ophelia, who doesn't seek risky adventures, her ancestor is more than willing to give life or limb for the sake of scientific advancement. also unlike ophelia, he doesn't seek out spacial anomalies such as wormholes- they come to him!