[ He is grateful for the change in topic. He doesn't like to dwell on the fall of their civilisation for too long. It only invites doubt and guilt over whether he could have done more or done something differently. ]

I worked in tandem with the Bureau of the Architect to survey new creations. Being in charge of the aetherial realm as I was, it was necessary for me to assess the aetheric stability and structure of new concepts.

[ A huff. ] Souls played very little part in my day to day work, in fact. The bureau is quite a walk from here. Do you mind?