“Two suns of a binary star system collided, producing a shockwave that spanned the cosmos, carrying across space dust that had settled on our planet, making for the seeds of our first life-forms, which competed, fought, and struggled to survive. They spawned intelligent life that combatted the elements and took control of their environment. Evolving creatures that synergistically transcended their own nature—meaning us. A technologically advanced, spacefaring, interdimensional species.”

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“Hey, Orelga,” whispered Joregol.

“Yeah?”

“Does Professor Unoregol ever interact with his students? Like, engage in any dialogue?”

“Never.” Orelga frowned and shook her head. “He’s one constantly boring monologue.”