You...what?

[Rei stood up quickly and crossed around the table to sit down beside Ivan. That was disconcerting, and prompted her to put an arm around him.]

I don't know if I'd say nicer. I saw my castle again, down in the basement. Only it was being destroyed. On fire...so I don't know if mine's any better. But hey, none of that was real. You're here, and you're not being beaten up. If anyone tried, I would smack them down.