Light years? [He had no idea what distance that actually was.] Do you believe your Emperor sent you alone on this mission then?

[From his experience talking to people, it didn't seem like people drawn here were allowed much in the way of choice. There did not appear to be a rhyme or reason for certain people to arrive when they did and in whatever form that took.]

Oh well, consider it a great opportunity to learn. I'll teach you. [Vander liked to believe he made friends freely and easily.] We are sent on mandatory missions every two months. The objectives are different for each mission.