[ Very much a double edge sword. Slightly amused by Viktor's reaction. Recollecting for a moment on all of what he's read and heard about his patron.] I think pthumerian find certain aspects of themselves in sleepers and this makes them gravitate towards specific individuals. Something like a kindred spirit. [ Dorothea takes a special interest in outsiders and loners. Being self-reliant is something that comes natural to Megumi, but it comes at the steep price of missing out on close connections. Surviving more then living at times, much like the small jack rabbit.]

Some pthumerian, will favor an individual even if they are not their patron.This makes me think that the qualities a sleeper possesses in their original world attracts a specific patron initially, but if the sleeper changes... [ there is a long pause- something between realization and quick repression occurs. ] ... their new energy could appeal to the attention of a different pthumerian.

[ Eyebrow raises. Taking a moment to consider Viktor's question on corruption.] I see it more like an invasive species. It wasn't part of this world originally, but it's here and we have to manage it the best we can. And as far as it being natural, I lean on the side that it is. [ Shifts his gaze to the side before looking forward again.] Back at home, cursed energy was brought into the world through a combination of nature and negative human emotions. It would be illogical to think we could eradicate it completely because the source of where it all stems from will always exist.