We made sure they couldn't follow us back to our universe, and that was that. [ Glossing over the fact that the goal of the expedition was pilfered, of course. ] We didn't expect to find them, and they shouldn't be able to follow us.

[ He closes his eyes, and takes a deep breath. ]

It was creepy. One of my friends in this universe was a ruthless, intergalactic Empress who took away people's free will so they wouldn't disagree with her! But it's just another day in the life, really, Makoto-

[ A beat of silence. She said Hunk-san. Makoto is a Japanese name. She's probably Japanese. Oh no, now he's mortified. ]

I'm sorry! Sh-should I use an honorific? My friend Shiro doesn't so I wasn't even thinking!