"What's the definition of 'modern' here?" Raine asked, sounding even more interested. "A lot of the technology here is past what I know--indoor plumbing, for example, is nearly unheard of. I haven't gotten much of a look at the stoves in this area, but I'd never seen an electric one before; I've never lived in a house with anything but the wood-burning type. If it means anything to you, I'm told my world is largely pre-industrial."

The ghosts he was telling her about were certainly worth hearing about, as well. "Did you ever manage to communicate with these spirits? If they're willing to share their stories, what they have to say could be invaluable, especially if what they experienced firsthand is beyond living memory."