"Pardon me, sir," you say to the old man. "Can you tell me about the U-TY masters—who they are, and what they will do with us?"

For a moment, the old man seems lost in thought. Then, looking you in the eye, he lays a wrinkled hand on your shoulder. "You came to the right person. My name is Angus. I was the first human captured by the U-TY---aliens advanced so far beyond Earth people that they are made of energy instead of matter. That was almost 1200 years ago—the same year the Vikings invaded Scotland. I can tell you what you want to know. But knowledge does not always bring happiness. I think you should wait before asking me. We have lots of time."

~ If you decide to wait,

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~ If you ask the old man to tell you everything now,

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