I had to reconfigure the Hexcore to use this world's magic system. The runes I'm used to, and therefore, I suppose, the particular arcane energy of my home--is useless here.

[That is to say, he understands.]

I wonder if the Singularity is, eh. A replacement, in that way.

[It's certainly powerful enough to do so, and it doesn't surprise him that the Singularity, the source of all magic in this world, would fill the gaps in people's abilities. Things to wonder about soon. He hopes, anyway. Viktor offers Claude a sad smile, the implication clear.]

Please don't break another clock.