[A sigh follows that.] It is the way of alternate worlds. [Is there a sensitive way to ask: so have you been a crazed god of evil? What about a child? Also, have you dealt with Ragnarok?

Probably not great topics to cover at a first meeting, even if this is sort of his brother.] I'd enjoy hearing of it someday, but first- my throat is parched. You'll join me for a drink?