They probably do, damn them. I suppose we'll just have to figure it out as we go. But it doesn't necessarily put us at a disadvantage, does it?

[Alec met Seregil's gaze with a heartwarming smile.]

By my figuring, we just have a different way of looking at things. Perhaps we can provide input they disregard because of their technological understanding.

And perhaps this thing isn't technology at all.

[Alec laughed, quiet and maybe a tiny bit bitter, and shrugged as he wound coils back through the inner plating.]

I've given up on understanding things, talí. Just when you think you've got a grasp on anything, it slips through your hands again.