[he could clarify better, of course, but rather than do that, he simply smiles, says,] Good. [then he finishes bridging the distance between them and the elevator, reaching out to push the button.

his attention is first drawn toward the bags, the thought of offering to take one coming to mind, though he brushes it aside for now, figuring sasuke would just give him another look that he'd end up laughing at.

following him clearing his throat,] They have some similarities: the other two worlds I was on before this one also based currency and energy on intimacy. Those were more... open-world, though, in comparison to the resort. [noctium had multiple planets to explore, amani had whole other biomes to check out; the golden peacock isn't small, not in the slightest, but it definitely feels more closed off.]

Is it anything like the world you were on before?