When the thought arose in his mind, Noah immediately thought of Anaximander.
The brilliant Fold Dweller who had drawn an immense impression during their meeting in the Earliest Folds, whose philosophical discourse had crystallized Noah's understanding of what it meant to truly walk a Way of Existence.
That singular encounter had accelerated his development greatly.
And when that being had departed, he had offered something precious: a connection.
That if he ever needed anything...all he need to do was say...Anaximander, come!
The heavier question, the one that pressed against Noah's thoughts, was whether Anaximander had survived the terrifying events that had unfolded since.
The last knowledge Noah had gained about him came from THE Living Paradox's own words in that recovered memory: the Fold Dweller had been manipulated, put into action against THE Creature himself without understanding his true role until the final moment.
That alone suggested catastrophic conflict.
