Superstition
Jr. likes history too much to miss the significance of his name-not his old moniker "Rubedo," but his real name: URTV Variant #666. He's aware of the implications, thanks. And given his "beloved father" was the one who ensured their thorough historical education, he doubts the apocalyptic references were accidental.
He wonders, though, was Yuriev twisted enough to clone 665 URTVs before him just so Jr. would get the magic number?
He wonders how much it's only metaphorical.
He wonders how much Yuriev actually planned. He certainly didn't plan Albedo.
Sometimes, uneasily, Jr. wonders whether he believes in prophecy.
