“Two suns of a binary star system collided, producing a shockwave that spanned the cosmos, carrying across space dust that had settled on our planet, making for the seeds of our first life-forms, which competed, fought, and struggled to survive. They spawned intelligent life that combatted the elements and took control of their environment. Evolving creatures that synergistically transcended their own nature—meaning us. A technologically advanced, spacefaring, interdimensional species.”

“Hey, Orelga,” whispered Joregol.

“Yeah?”

“Does Professor Unoregol ever interact with his students? Like, engage in any dialogue?”

“Never.” Orelga frowned and shook her head. “He’s one constantly boring monologue.”