Hmm. Indeed, especially since we are both vying for the same resources, the Oracles in this case. One could argue it is because we need the same resources that conflict is inevitable.

[he looks off into the distance, lost a little in thought.]

And yet, Yima has a hold on the others that have survived from my world. While I don't begrudge them for their choices, it is baffling to me that they aren't trying to bring our worlds back when there's even a sliver of a chance.