[ Between using the power of the Singularity to wage war or destroying it, Thancred isn't convinced one option is better than the other. Destroying it could destroy this world and countless others. It would hardly be the first time that people decided that they could meddle with power they only partially understood, but it's frustrating to be at the mercy of such poor decision-making.

He leans forward, resting his elbow on his thighs, and shakes his head to himself. ] Regardless of what happens, we'll be little more than collateral damage to them, assuming they don't find a means to use us in some way. [ The Summoned have a direct connection to the Singularity, something the Queen of Thorne has already tried to exploit. ] Nor do I think we should forget about Solvunn. If they have a means of communing with gods, their force could be the most destructive of all.

[ Take it from him. He has his fair share of experience with such things, as he'd just mentioned.

He glances to Jesper then, realizing more and more that the boy has seen far more than would be expected at his age. Much like the twins. ]

I am sorry to hear this is business as usual for you, though. It seems no world out there has a means of avoiding conflict.

[ That is why Meteion had wanted to raze it all to the ground, but that isn't the correct answer either. ]