Imagine witnessing the lifecycle of an entire world --- That an observed system can be altered merely by the act of observation is well known. Less well known is the effect upon the observers by that being knowingly observed. So to figure that out, a team of not particularly gifted observers was sent to a gash-city on the fringe. Bahri loved the job even when unsure as to exactly what was going on. Fragranel didn’t love the job, or Bahri, but being perpetually angry had its merits. Bronteimmel was the strong, silent type that looked upon the other two as not very favourite pets. While Remulasselle was easily the finest ballerina in the nebula, though so very much more than that. Only something wasn’t quite right. Someone was stirring the pot, risking the experiment, the planet itself; including the answer to a question that wasn’t being asked. Upstairs would probably not be pleased.