“Yes.” He nodded quietly. “Many in places that we’ve gone to. Korea was much the same as this place when we got there. There are so many that haven’t let themselves hope for anything different. Hope can break people. I know that. It’s never my intention. All we can ever do is show them. Give them the information and resources we have and let them come to terms with it.”

As for the pad it was cool to the touch and felt like actual crystal. It could have passed for a lavish jewel. It felt… clean.