"Alright, I'm convinced. Sign me up for the future," she said with a grin. His enthusiasm was winning, and it was nice to be with someone who found the universe, on the whole, to be worth a closer look.

"I mean, I guess a lot of scientists would be. It's kind of our thing, always looking forward." Which made Thedas something of a mixed blessing. There was a lot to explore, but there were also a few major steps backward.