Pacifying. [ Nodding his head in agreement. Just getting the wolf spider to remain in one spot was tricky.] We have individuals who can set barriers back in my world. Each has specific conditions that have to be met. They're mostly used for containment. [Glancing back over at the dark bloodgem. ] This technology could have other implications as well. Medical and transportation both come to mind.

[As he's offered the Muffin.]

Thanks. [Weary at first, taking the muffin to his nose. Despite being a judge at the bake off, sweets are not really his thing. But this particular muffin smells mild. Going in for a bite. Light and quite pleasant. He then proceeds to quickly peel the rest of the muffin top off, holding and eating it like a cookie.

A beat taking everything in.]

This makes me wonder what sleeper blood evolved from. [ The native Trench folk don't seem to carry it.] Could each blood type be related to a different source, or maybe the same source with varying probabilities of getting any specific type? [ His mind always returns to the question of why.]