"Good," she said and then her voice cooled and colored with a measure of sorrow. "You wish to know about the Ohm," she said it bluntly, quietly. "There is not much information at the ready, but we know that they destroy whole universes, whole timelines. Such is what they have done for each and everyone of us. Those who are still in the pods that you have just left are all that remain out of whole universes. The threat is dire and some may never get their universes back, but there is a chance that if we all manage to work toward the ultimate goal of restoring each universe, those who wish it, may go home to their homes. Each one of us is needed in a unique way, I believe. This is our mission and this is also our new existence."

She studied him intently.

"I am sorry that this is not more pleasant," Arha added gently. "I only wish it were." She gestured lightly. "What I know is only a faction of the situation, I am afraid. There are others who have more knowledge than I on this matter." T