That makes sense. I'm sure if I wasn't the regular guy I am today, I'd be a little more open to places like that.

[ And there is a not insignificant general feeling of uselessness when he thinks about how places like that surely exist here, will need to be trawled if they're to find a way back to their realities – what can a person like him do in that case?

But that's not the path he wants his thoughts to tread down tonight.

He directs his next question to Argos, voice a little strained from trying his very best to keep up. ]

This hike is as easy for you as it is for her, huh? Man, some phenomenal cosmic beings get all the luck.