Science world

Previously

…Thorne let out a short, sharp laugh. “Oh, I understand them perfectly. I understand power. And soon, I will control it.” Thorne gestured towards the artifact’s containment unit. “Now, hand it over. Unless you want to see what happens when this city’s power grid meets a runaway dimensional rift.” Alex met Thorne’s gaze, a flicker of their earlier doubt momentarily surfacing, quickly eclipsed by a wave of fierce protectiveness. They couldn’t let Thorne win. Not now. Not ever. The fate of more than just their own scientific understanding hung in the balance. Alex took a deep breath, their mind already calculating the next move. The gambit had been played, but the game was far from over.