Their quest to defeat the demon forces both characters to confront their own biases. Lyn must accept that her world might not be magical, and Nyrgoth must accept that "primitive" doesn't mean "stupid."
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Nyx speaks in technical terms, ruminating on orbital dynamics, energy signatures, and power cells. Lynesse speaks in terms of portents, spirits, and destiny. They have conversations, yet they are hardly ever speaking about the same thing. When Nyx tries to explain that the "demon" is likely a remnant of an automated terraforming system, Lynesse hears that a "spirit of the mountain" has been disturbed. Their quest to defeat the demon forces both