In Tamriel's cosmology, the sun and stars are literally holes in a spherical sky, and their light is the glow of the magic-energy plane leaking through. It's crazy as far as space travelers are concerned. At Jim's description, Shade-Seeker nods thoughtfully. "For the most part, like open water, then, with the occasional chance to hide among fronds or duck around a rock. Invisibility would be a powerful advantage in such circumstances."

"I would think it prudent to direct your vessel's smallest aspect toward the enemy, if that is practicable; a display of trust might involve just the opposite. Hmm." Whether Saxhleel are naturally inclined toward a common orientation, Shade-Seeker is at least clever enough to consider the implications of three-dimensional space.

"Radioactivity? Ah, I believe that you have mentioned it before, in unfavorable tones," he offers.