"Thanks!" Ari says brightly. "That's in my uncle's words, for the most part. It's really his thing, I just keep things from eating him while he does it."

Katur chuckles. "An important job. And now you can help other people not being eaten while they help your world too." Pause. "Are you planning to stay there or just visit and come back here?"

"...Depends, I think. Uncle might come here, and then I'd stay here for sure. Otherwise... I've got people I love here, and I've got someone I love there. It's hard to decide, you know?"

Henry reaches from the backseat and squeezes Ari's shoulder. "Hey, however it is, we will make it work. If that's staying with your uncle in another world, then be it." He tugs Ari's hair comfortingly.

Ari makes a small, happy noise.

"That said. I am totally trying to tempt you and your uncle with modern conveniences."

"He'll probably want to bring your technology to the people of Sanctuary, come to think of it. Might be more important than finding more Horadric lore, even. Which would be convenient, since bringing technology to the world sounds a lot less dangerous than dungeon-crawling in search of ancient tomes."

"I have a general preference to less dangerous plans."

"And I really wanted to stay with my men. And modern technology."

"Your uncle might want to contact the triplets' grandparents. Implementing stuff is more they area. The High Library is almost entirely focused in Elsewhere."

Ari nods. "Well, the point's moot until I can get a portal back anyway."

Nod nod. "It won't take too long. I am sure. People will want to contact your world."

"Well, that's good."

Idly, Ari flicks a spark from one finger to another.

"Hey. The triplets' grandparents that you mentioned. Are they the same that threw a glass at you?"

"It was more like... at the ground than actually at me."

"Why were they mad enough to throw glass at all?"

"It's complicated. Me and the triplets belong to two kinds of people and mine's used to threat theirs badly in the past. Really, really badly. And their family is very prestigious. Me being in a relationship with just one of them would be scandalous."

Ari shakes his head. "Fuck that sideways. Nobody's business but yours who you like, especially not anybody's grandparents."

Nod. "I agree with you. It's complicated, but I do agree with you."

"I would hug you, but you're driving, so I'm reserving the hug for later."

"Deal. It won't take too long for us to get there."

They are in the town proper by now. People turned the street lights on and proceeding about their (suddenly-dark) day.

Ari will continue playing with sparks until they get there.

And in a few minutes they park in front of the tower.

There are a couple of people waiting on front yard. Henry goes over them to reassure that the light is going to return soon.

Ari hugs Katur immediately.

Then kisses him, quickly. He's willing to pretend this is a cultural difference if necessary.