"Yeah. If you're up for it, I'd like to check out the Nightmare District first. Hard to get a feel without seeing the worst of it." And seeing ways he could help might lessen the blow of being stuck where he couldn't help back home.

BD gave an enthusiastic trill. "Yeah, I know you're up to it, BD, but not everyone runs on curiosity and recklessness."

A far too innocent questioning beep followed that statement.