[Interesting. He took some notes, musing aloud.]

I have oft questioned the intent of the gods. The readily quash some while uplifting others. My more recent discoveries about them have not given me any more faith in their objectives.

[Of course, being a strictly science man, he was one to question. And being from Niflheim, he didn't necessarily relate history about them with a positive view.

However, he was ready and willing to move on, learning what he wanted of Cor's opinion.]

And the next year?