As far as we know, it has.

[The reception doesn't bother D either, it looks like. Honestly, this is one of the more reasonable reactions? If he's honest. Despite the evidence.]

If he doesn't come from the roots, then the only way you will find him is as a Shard. You will have to align with Yima and her Zenith for it. Doing so means you will help the Zenith win and create a new world. Meridian's failure will be the lost chance to return all the worlds.

The choice is yours.

[Will he be satisfied and take just dear grampy over home?]