“They invented the opposite of a blade, that, when interposed between two surfaces, united them as it is passed through the gap. Over time, this technology evolved, until, at last, they could shatter a mirror, and by merely touching one of the shards of it with this tool, restore it to unity, instantly. This was always considered to be impossible. In general, they paid little heed to predictions of probability; they were busy concentrating on accomplishing and then surpassing specific goals, instead.”

— an intelligence agent