"I admit, it's peculiar. I've been attempting to write equations that account for it, but so far, I've had little luck. I accept it, because it's simpler than the alternatives, but it's equally possible we're dealing with magic or an obscenely powerful entity or organization. But randomly kidnapping people from scattered universes rules out most of those that I'm aware of. There'd just be no point in it. The only solutions I can come up with that include intent are breeding zoo, laboratory, museum, or team-building exercise in the face of some larger, unnamed danger."

Yes, Kitty knew he needed to her to show him around, but it was nice to talk to someone whose education seemed to include things that were well beyond the average human in her time.

"I don't mind talking while I lead you through everything. New people and new conversations are what keep it from being deadly boring. Besides, it's not la formal thing. We just all figured out pretty quick that it's a good idea to give each new arrival at least one friendly face in case they have questions. The inn's staff is really unhelpful. They only answer questions relating to their jobs, and for some reason they're obsessed with offering people towels. But before you ask, no, they're not robots. Or projections. They're just like the organic versions of a computer application. They do what they do and nothing else."