Not necessarily. [ Sentient seems a step too far, though he may have a different understanding of the term than Peter. ] All living things try to preserve themselves.
[ This does suggest Geralt believes the Singularity is a product of nature, alive, but he hasn't any reason to believe otherwise. Like the monoliths, it was here from the beginning. Perhaps long before any of the humans or magic appeared on this earth. In his mind, the Singularity is living, but not conscious. Akin to a flowering bush or barnacles that instinctively understand what they need to do to survive. Connected and able to communicate with others of its kind but not in any intricate manner.
Somehow, the question comes unexpected. He pauses. Looks over his shoulder. ]
I asked Stephen to look into the matter from Thorne. Beyond that— [ He stops for a half second before continuing on the path. ] We protect our own. Same as ever. See what comes.
[ If Peter is used to large scale visions, he'll find little of that in Geralt. However large the problem, his goal remains the same: that the people important to him are safe. ]
What are your thoughts on it? [ He's only spoken to Peter in brief, but the boy's caught on quickly. Consider him curious what Peter might find a priority. ]
no subject
[ This does suggest Geralt believes the Singularity is a product of nature, alive, but he hasn't any reason to believe otherwise. Like the monoliths, it was here from the beginning. Perhaps long before any of the humans or magic appeared on this earth. In his mind, the Singularity is living, but not conscious. Akin to a flowering bush or barnacles that instinctively understand what they need to do to survive. Connected and able to communicate with others of its kind but not in any intricate manner.
Somehow, the question comes unexpected. He pauses. Looks over his shoulder. ]
I asked Stephen to look into the matter from Thorne. Beyond that— [ He stops for a half second before continuing on the path. ] We protect our own. Same as ever. See what comes.
[ If Peter is used to large scale visions, he'll find little of that in Geralt. However large the problem, his goal remains the same: that the people important to him are safe. ]
What are your thoughts on it? [ He's only spoken to Peter in brief, but the boy's caught on quickly. Consider him curious what Peter might find a priority. ]