"Ah!" He returns the thumbs up, pleased at the little gesture. "Maybe we can teach each other, a little? I'm not familiar with any of the -- the science or the magic that goes into the talismans. I know about Objects of Power, but only those created naturally. I've never seen anything like that be created.

And in return, I'm happy to teach you more about multiverse theory and parallel dimensions. Which -- which is my area. That and paranatural abilities, but those don't really exist here. I've only spoken to one person who had them previously, but here something dampens them."