It seems like the early 21st century is the norm, but I've met some other outliers. It's not like you're the only one.
[ He wonders if any of those people that Kieran has talked to were his siblings. He hadn't reacted to Ben's surname, but then again, the others might not have shared it. But a part of him - and he's not quite sure why - hopes that Kieran hasn't met any of them yet. That for now, this is someone that only he knows, separate from his siblings.
Kieran's question about airplanes only delights Ben further, and he nods. ]
Yeah, there are airplanes. And cars, and televisions, and cameras, and microwaves.
[ He's not sure how many of those Kieran has heard of or encountered here, bu they are the first things that spring to mind as everyday technology that wasn't around in the late 19th century, to the best of his knowledge. Maybe cameras? He's not so sure about cameras. ]
But I bet even in 1899, ice cream was delicious, and families were complicated, and people did stupid ugly things because of pride, and stupid beautiful things because of love. That's what I mean by the important stuff. Everything else is... well, it matters, but it's not fundamental.
[ They're still just people, after all.
Turning to look at the glowing horse, which has heedlessly wandered a little closer as she grazes, Ben asks: ]
What was your plan before I showed up? I mean - for the horse. Is there somewhere safe you can take her?
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[ He wonders if any of those people that Kieran has talked to were his siblings. He hadn't reacted to Ben's surname, but then again, the others might not have shared it. But a part of him - and he's not quite sure why - hopes that Kieran hasn't met any of them yet. That for now, this is someone that only he knows, separate from his siblings.
Kieran's question about airplanes only delights Ben further, and he nods. ]
Yeah, there are airplanes. And cars, and televisions, and cameras, and microwaves.
[ He's not sure how many of those Kieran has heard of or encountered here, bu they are the first things that spring to mind as everyday technology that wasn't around in the late 19th century, to the best of his knowledge. Maybe cameras? He's not so sure about cameras. ]
But I bet even in 1899, ice cream was delicious, and families were complicated, and people did stupid ugly things because of pride, and stupid beautiful things because of love. That's what I mean by the important stuff. Everything else is... well, it matters, but it's not fundamental.
[ They're still just people, after all.
Turning to look at the glowing horse, which has heedlessly wandered a little closer as she grazes, Ben asks: ]
What was your plan before I showed up? I mean - for the horse. Is there somewhere safe you can take her?