"Well," Palmer says, "I imagine what's real is bigger than anything we could ever imagine ourselves. That makes sense. Maybe we'll get better at seeing the good in the universe, but there's a lot to be frightened of, too."

Palmer's seen the best and the worst of what the worlds beyond his universe can bring. It gave him new friends, like Kinner and Cricket, and frightening new enemies, like the Fallen.

"I'm one of the best mechanics in the Nexus, at least out of the humans. I was just an assistant mechanic back home, but I've learned using my time here. I might need a little help with machines that are from outside my unierse, though." Palmer rummages in his vest pocket, offering his business card. It has his address and PINpoint number.