"Precisely," Rommie said to Lucca, looking pleased that they had a big another brain among them. Much as she cared about Harper, it would be nice to get into a conversation with a smart human that didn't hit on her.

"Also, due to the mechanics required for interdimensional travel, it's quite possible Stacy can travel through time as well. Time is likely not a factor. If we can find a way to return home, it's likely we can return to the approximate times we were taken."

To answer Sam's question: "Not counting myself, Stacy, or the minor AIs used in many of the ship's functions, there are seven active AIs that are responsible for minor ship functions and can interact with you. They seem all to have been taken against their will as well. It seems the only one here that truly intended to be here is Stacy herself."