In the end, Seran and Aurelia agreed to help.
Aurelia would assist with the final screening of compatible candidates.
"I cannot trace the roads beyond this plane," she said. "But before a road is formed, I can examine the tension gathering around the candidate's fate."
Lucien listened carefully.
"I should be able to identify dangerous knots," Aurelia continued. "If the road begins forming incorrectly, consequence will gather around it before the damage becomes irreversible."
That was exactly the kind of help Lucien needed.
Aurelia could not pierce the boundary between planes without suffering backlash. But she could observe the people standing before that boundary.
Lucien nodded.
"Thank you."
Seran folded his arms.
"When the time comes, I will speak with them."
Lucien looked at him.
Seran's expression was serious.
