Is that what you're doing out there in space? Explore.

[The way the world had been explored centuries ago, the scourge of otkazat'sya trampling all over the new lands, creating borders and starting wars.

The extermination of peace that followed the ruthless march across each continent.

The rise of Grisha in the wake, and the prejudice that grew like a sickness through all of them.]

That is a curious way to describe yourself. Do you pillage the worlds that you find, as well?

[No judgement in his voice, and the Darkling's black eyes remain kind and curious, locked on Jim's face.]