He wondered, vaguely, if Lore had done anything of the like on his behalf. He doubted it. The creature that could have been his brother seemed only materialistic and jealous.

"I am sorry that you did not get to know him better," he said, shifting to rest his hand against Avon's chance. Against his strong pulse.

"I would have liked to have met your family... I have also sometimes contemplated attempting to return to your universe, to finish what you would have been unable to. Do you know what happened to your parents?"