"Right. We'll have to find solutions to practical problems, both temporary and long-term. Even just hearing how another world handles such issues could be a big help in figuring out how to develop our technology."

Had it not been for her exposure to Earth technology, Rita might have underestimated the value of electrical power, for one. It seems like people use it for everything in some places. Maybe they can harness some of that power in Terca Lumireis...

"That reminds me," she says after a moment. "I read something earlier that sort of reminded me of your world. Something about an Entertainer who battled with dragons."