But the Singularity itself isn't just a gateway, if you're right that it's sentient, maybe the rock is a tether.

[ Jesper normally doesn't speculate wildly about things, he's always been the action guy, not the thinking guy, but without Kaz and Wylan to think for him, he's had to actually try that thing out. Enough that he didn't get himself killed hunting animals, and taking part in speculative conversations here rather than shrugging and lettings things be what they are. Besides, Julie's interested, and that means he's interested. ]

If our bodies died and our mind was trapped in here, it'd be quite an afterlife. Not the worst one I can think of. But don't tempt fate, Julie. Be careful, you're more important than a sentient rock.

[ Jesper doesn't particularly care if the Singularity is vitally important to the universe, for him it's always about his individual connections over the bigger picture. She's important to him, so she trumps anything else. He knows she'll be fine, she's stress smart, like him, but he'll worry a little anyway. ]

If that's true, what's it doing here? Who would want to be land locked if you could be off into the ether?

[ Jesper's a free spirit. Probably his ideal would be off in the ether, exploring. ]