It's understandable, I suppose. Being her is also being forced to accept a rather offbeat shift in how anyone views their own reality, what with the squid business. That people clutch so tightly to what they know is at least some small act of rebellion. [again, understandable, but he decides to admit:] In truth I find the possibilities it all opens up far more appealing.

[science is about discovery, after all.

he nods to that, asks,] I have yet to meet a Disciple here, most seem hunters or scholars. [at least his circle, unsurprisingly a lot of nerds. and he certainly understands resources, knowledge among them. paul seems someone who understands the keys to survival better than a lot he's met.]

An inventor, I suppose. A researcher here, when I have the resources. My curiosity demands I ask, are you assisting in any research at the moment?