"I would be more sure if Dr. Solis were still here, but now it is up to all of you in Beacon to repair lanterns and I think the people doing that are still learning! It should work most of the time otherwise!" she explains, sounding chipper enough.

But then there's a moment of hesitation, and her voice comes a little more flat when she speaks next. "Dr. Maridel Solis was the person who created and operated the original portal here, and the lantern technology, and many other things! She was very very smart and she was my best friend."

Only friend, really, for a very long time.