"The same reason I trusted and still trust Nalo. It means well, it's smarter than any living creature on this planet, and as far as I know it has access to technology no mortal will ever fully understand. If there's any entity on this world that can help you and those like you I believe it's the Animus. Maybe I'm wrong and I'm not going to try to convince you to trust it, but that's why I have hope. As much as I love having another daughter, I would much rather you be back in your time where you belong and if I can find a way for you to return safely I'll do just about anything to make it happens." The gorilla frowned and poked Relene's forehead.<span style="color: #b30059"> "I am a Loa in the form of a gorilla, not a gorilla Loa. There is a difference. But I was called because your grandfather is and always has been an inconsiderate asshole, but also because I can call my children to meet you. You should ask The'kal about how they met some time." </span>She glared daggers at Arlokk who was no longer smiling. After a few moments a tiny monkey no larger than the palm of Relene's hand flew out of the darkness and scurried up the child.<span style="color: #b30059"> "These are the smallest of the primates that live in these particular jungles, like most of their kind they eat small bugs and berries. They typically cling to the backs of larger species and help keep them clean in exchange for protection from larger predators."</span><br/><span style="color: #a64dff"><br/>
"Then I won't lie to you to try to make you feel better. But I don't know what to say or how to act to make you feel better... if I even can. But maybe this timeline's insane The'kal can find your The'kal? She seems to be the most powerful of her kind, maybe they would share some kind of link or something? I dunno."</span><div class="messageTextEndMarker"> </div>