[The elevator opens on a floor of the residential area much higher than he's gone since he has been in the resort, and Sasuke notices the differences immediately. The carpet here is rich, plush; everything is clean, gleaming and well-maintained. They even pass some of the cleaning staff on their rounds and Sasuke's gaze lingers a moment, surprised by it. Not that he expected differently, given the disparity he has already experienced everywhere else.

Sizhui continues speaking, so he puts his attention back onto the other man. It may not even be him — this catches in his mind, indelible.]

You believe that there are separate versions of others out there in the universe? [This is the first time he's heard the idea. He keeps pace with Sizhui, following where he's led.] Is this man originally from your own world?