[ Now that they're onto the topic of significant others, Ratio would very much like to talk about Aventurine... but he refrains from doing so. Even in his fatigued state, he is aware of how careful he must be about divulging information regarding his partner, so he opts not to divulge anything at all. ]

He may be summoned here in the future, but let us hope that will never be the case.

[ If only because it is terrible to kidnapped from home and unable to return home until your kidnappers decide that you've fulfilled your purpose. Having more time to spend with your loved one though... he can't deny he'd benefitted from Aventurine being here. ]

Is the conjunx a construct that contributes only to social bonding, or is there an evolutionary benefit to entwining yourself with another?