[ He says somewhat distantly, still watching the water and idly scratching at the place on his chest where it touched him. Back in that other world, the one before, he'd have anticipated the glow. It was normal there among displaced people and something that Ian has managed to retain upon coming here, where Nate has not. Everything that came with it has been equally lost and the severing of that bond has started to eat away at him. ]
They're just...old. This place feels ancient, they've probably seen a lot.
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[ He says somewhat distantly, still watching the water and idly scratching at the place on his chest where it touched him. Back in that other world, the one before, he'd have anticipated the glow. It was normal there among displaced people and something that Ian has managed to retain upon coming here, where Nate has not. Everything that came with it has been equally lost and the severing of that bond has started to eat away at him. ]
They're just...old. This place feels ancient, they've probably seen a lot.
[ Or if not seen it, then felt it. Sensed it. ]
Maybe they know why we're here.