Noah asked this as he truly couldn't tell.
And it was because he couldn't tell that he felt this being might just be there already.
If anyone had achieved such wonder, it would be THE Creature.
But Noah needed confirmation, not simply theory.
Before him, THE Creature remained calm and without expressing too much emotion. His multicolored Effigy held steady, those swirling pupils continuing their eternal rotation without acceleration or deceleration. He seemed thoughtful for a moment, considering the question with weight that spoke of how seriously he took it despite his casual demeanor.
Then he spoke.
"Yes and no."
BOOM!
The words hung in the stellar space between them.
"I cannot say much about it. Because... it will spoil the surprise."
His noble features shifted into something that might have been gentle amusement.
