Laelanith looks at the thing in front of her, and realized they were right, but said, "Yes they may win. But remember what we have seen of the past and future here. I know my parents were not dopplegangers, and the horrid future may not happen. They may be basing that confidence off of a false future."<br/><br/>Turning back to the proto-illithid, Lael says, "While your kind will become powerful, that time is not now. It is in a not now that has yet to happen. Perhaps by sending us back, you will learn to send your own back to the world, as well, and will stop the horrors.<br/><br/>She stops and looks confused, and said, "Did that make any sense at all?