That time frame puts a new perspective on things. That seems like enough time to learn to co-exist with aliens. "It sounds nice." She smiles. "A little like the Nexus."

It does seem strange that Adia wouldn't have already learned all this from the Jim she already knows, but maybe it was never the right time to ask. Or maybe by asking for advice on personal matters, this Jim opens himself up to more questions in general.

"No," she answers, before pausing and amending her answer. "Not for most of us, at least. Only the Gemenese take the Sacred Scrolls literally." Religion is not a touchy subject for her, but she recognizes the need to be nuanced and respectful when discussing it. "It's, uh... a little more varied now. How much people put their faith into gods and fate. But a war will do that."