He nods, eagerly. "You're quite right. I had thought that. The gathering of others from different worlds may not be the cause of that disaster, if there has truly been a disaster. It could be possible! What it could mean, for worlds to meet; it could change society, if not reality itself. Fascinating thought." So many worlds to study.

"I'm pleased. I thank you. I can tell you do have a scientific mind." He smiled. "I will appreciate any assistance--I know so little about this place, and I must start from nothing." Also, he had his enemies. Most of those who knew him here had an irrational dislike of him, so emotional, when he had done nothing but improve them. They were so much stronger now. He improved upon things--it was a feature of his genius!

"Ah, I see. Yes, there is that! If our worlds have been destroyed..." Then his own backup plans would have been ruined. But he's not sure, yet. How can he be, without evidence? "I wonder."