Paul does some quick mental math before nodding. "About that." He sighs then, pulling off his hat and dragging his fingers through his hair. "Look, what he's saying is this is a lot to ask us to just believe wholesale like it's the gospel truth."

Kei sighs as well, nodding. "I understand. You said you had the dead where you were too? That doesn't happen often. I'm truly sorry that this has happened to you at all, and I'll answer any questions I possibly can."

"How can we get home?" Paul's voice is very quiet and almost dangerous. Almost.

The silence draws on. "No one knows."