: But I would say, if they're introducing something new in a covert element of
: the gameplay, then they have a reason, and they're likely planning to
: expand on it in the near future; either in fiction or a spinoff or new
: game arc..something.

: Then again, Sadie's Story was just Sadie's Story in ODST. So, *shrug*

I think this 'Bastion' is too lucid to not be something that matters further down the line. I think you're right, we're gonna see this mentioned again - although hopefully not for a while, I do love me something to ponder on :)