"Ah. I see." He was quiet for a long moment before giving a shrug and a sigh, "Can't say I have any idea what you're talking about Styx, but I don't think this place is in either your world or mine. I'm from 2014, and we don't have any Inquisitions or Resistance or anything like that. We have had a little problem with corrupt politicians and inter-dimensional aliens though. And a god or two. But no pits or anything."

Steve didn't think the little man would take him very seriously, but at least he knew they weren't working on the same playing field for life experiences. Then again, it sounded like Styx was from a place that took a lot of courage and smarts to stay alive. And out of pits . . .