A few short months earlier, Albel would have agreed about the "other worlds" thing. Now, he wasn't so sure. This was the second major dimensional jump he'd made in a matter of days. Anything was possible at this point.

His eyes narrowed as he stood in silence, thinking hard about Asbel's offer (and likely making the other man uncomfortable with his death glare). After a moment, however, he decided it was perhaps the best way to get ahead, which would be necessary. But he wouldn't let it be a hand-out of charity.

"I will repay you," he said gruffly, accepting the offer with those words alone.