It's a small relief when Joshua's tone fully shifts to one of curiosity instead of suspicion. "I do have counterparts, but probably not for the same elements you're familiar with. For instance, I've met a Seer of Mind and a Seer of Blood. One could parse those as seers of choice and bonds, respectively, in addition to more straightforward interpretations." A pause. "Though I'm making an assumption about your world, based on similarities I've noticed between worlds encountered here in Amani. The Ancients hail from a world of fire, earth, wind, water, lightning, and ice, each aspected toward either light or dark. I'd be interested in knowing if that does sound familiar."

Rose nods her appreciation of Joshua's understanding, and again to her question being answered. "I understand. What you've told me, that is, but also what it's like to make a decision knowing the price you'll pay. And being willing to pay it again if the need arises." But something about how he spoke... "It sounds like you've already had a second chance, or more?"