[ He gave a little nod. ] I was active in a turning point of history, so I was told when I was summoned like I am now. You get to observe all kinds in this position. It's all you can really do.

[ He folded his arms, leaning back and thinking. ] Humans appear to be very similar all across the board. My ilk was made to be weapons to help them shape their futures and push their ideals. We accompany them through time and trial to create a time where we aren't necessary.

Humans continue to fight and continue to ruin each other, but they also surprise you too. They can be kind and caring and inspirational. They could destroy themselves or save themselves. It's a toss up-- or it was.