"It's okay, really. I should've been more clear about it. I guess I'm just still-" Kai gestured outward. "I'm used to traveling from world to world, but not knowing how I ended up here and not being able to leave..." He flexed his fingers experimentally. If Tadakuni listened closely, he might be able to hear a faint, odd sort of warping noise; other than that, nothing happened. Kai gave him an almost pleading look before trying another smile. It was small, but real this time.

"I'm still interested in doing the fort, if you want to."