It sounds rather uncertain. I’m guessing that time progressed differently between here and that other place. [ That sounds about right for other realities, after all. There were stories sometimes about people returning from the Reverse Side where he was from being rather oddly timed… ] Regardless of the length of time, some particular habits are hard to break, I think.

Ah, so between the cryst’s disappearance and those creatures, it made it difficult for you to successfully locate and bring it back. If you were the only one to be fed upon, you’d probably have been a beacon for them. [ He hummed, thinking about the creatures. ] Lucky for you that you were able to get away from them?

Is there the possibility of bringing a team more accustomed to combat with you next time?