Well, both of them were imPorts. And most of the individuals the Porter drags in have lead unusual lives in one way or another, even if they didn't have powers before.

[It seems to be one of the only criteria it has.]

I suppose if you can draw people from all possible worlds, you're guaranteed to find some who seem utterly bizarre to some of the others. To me, the supernatural is- familiar, and aliens and advanced technology are bizarre. [Sabriel shrugs.]

But I think we're getting a bit off topic.