"I can't say for sure, I was one of the only people who did not get drugged." It was only him and Caitlyn in the Pit who had their minds still. It was not a good time, since they were also the only people who could keep everyone from hurting each other or try to cure what they could. Ciri almost strangled him to death. Istredd would say there is nothing of value to learn from that time, but he doesn't believe that. They learned a great many things.

"I agree. I don't know what it is that sends people away. I thought perhaps the Singularity was deciding, but Rhy was sent back, and he was one of the people the Singularity spoke to. I can't see why it would get rid of a favorite." So his theory that it is why people come and go seems a little less certain. Istredd doesn't know if they will ever get answers to these things. Even as gods they didn't have answers.

"What would you do if the answer is all or nothing? Everyone has to go back or no one does?"