"The tunnels that you erected, are they part of that legacy?"

"Indeed, we fashioned them early on in during our time of exploration. We watched and learned from all the old races. Most are dead now but a scant few have moved along as we have."

"What do you mean by moved along?" I asked staring out at the smooth surface of the lake.

"I love humans. They are so inquisitive. The universe, this universe, is comprised of many dimensions. Some you can perceive but many that you can't. We decided the younger races were far too excitable for our tastes. So as a collective we..." he stopped searching for...