the Fate had moved, or had been moved, thirty light years in less than a picosecond.
In Iain M. Banks' "Excession," the concept of fate is portrayed as a powerful and dynamic force. The quote highlights an extraordinary capability of fate, suggesting that it can traverse immense distances in an astonishingly brief moment, specifically moving thirty light years in less than a picosecond. This metaphorical movement underscores the idea that events and outcomes in the universe can shift and evolve in ways that challenge conventional understanding. The...