[By-products. An accidental happenstance occurring as they continued. That's something he hadn't considered, and it makes so much sense. They were dumped out as soon as they were unneeded, they were altered just enough to be able to survive in New Amsterdam under the radar, so that people weren't as aware about those from alternate realities showing up on their door, and therefore less suspicion being pointed their way.
Again, he's impressed with Fitz's thoughts.]
It's a very fitting possibility, though, and worth consideration. It's very easy for us to fall into the trap of feeling as though we're important enough to actually have been what was intended.
I'll be sure to look their way, then. Thank you for the heads up.
Yeah, it is. I definitely focused my efforts inward for the first month.
[ searching for answers in his own past, wondering if it was his research on powered individuals, on making the android become human — there's some comfort in that not being the most likely scenario, any longer. ]
But, for better or for worse, you've arrived at a time when the widespread problems of this universe are self-evident. So, anytime, Ignis. You seem like the sort of mind we need around here.
[ asking questions, pursuing answers, actively contributing. he's made a strong first impression. ]
It's likely a necessary first step for everyone who arrives here, really. We're all focused on understanding our own situation before we can even begin thinking about Earth as a whole.
I'm sure it's far more than the rest had when you all first arrived. Having something to focus on and people with a bit more experience to help guide my thoughts has been impossibly helpful.
Thank you, Leo. I hope that I can continue contributing. Admittedly, I spent much of my life learning how to think critically about political and military situations, though I won't claim to have much functional experience. It's good to know that despite the difference in my world and this one, I can be of use.
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Again, he's impressed with Fitz's thoughts.]
It's a very fitting possibility, though, and worth consideration. It's very easy for us to fall into the trap of feeling as though we're important enough to actually have been what was intended.
I'll be sure to look their way, then. Thank you for the heads up.
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[ searching for answers in his own past, wondering if it was his research on powered individuals, on making the android become human — there's some comfort in that not being the most likely scenario, any longer. ]
But, for better or for worse, you've arrived at a time when the widespread problems of this universe are self-evident.
So, anytime, Ignis.
You seem like the sort of mind we need around here.
[ asking questions, pursuing answers, actively contributing. he's made a strong first impression. ]
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I'm sure it's far more than the rest had when you all first arrived. Having something to focus on and people with a bit more experience to help guide my thoughts has been impossibly helpful.
Thank you, Leo. I hope that I can continue contributing. Admittedly, I spent much of my life learning how to think critically about political and military situations, though I won't claim to have much functional experience. It's good to know that despite the difference in my world and this one, I can be of use.