On this matter, Palamedes and Natsuno agree. “And it’s shoddy set dressing at that.” Pal makes a face. Given everything else they’ve been through, this complaint sounds stupid, but the Captain’s indifferent attitude towards his creations makes the whole situation seem even more pointless.

For better or worse, Pal can understand the desire for power, the need to be worshipped, the longing to create and be applauded for one’s creation. But it’s like the Captain isn’t even trying that hard. “He created a whole fucking pocket dimension only to decide at the last minute not to color in the lines. So why do it at all?”