Mello had to use every bit of his self-control to keep himself from sighing. Clearly, whoever this old man was, he wasn't treating the situation with the seriousness it deserved. He was used to being surrounded by idiots, but right now, he would really prefer it if he wasn't.

"Not even close," he said. He passed the notes, both the welcome message and the explanatory note, to the older man. "It's some ridiculous drivel about our worlds being destroyed. It even comes with a nice little guide about how we're supposed to act in here, as if whoever put us here expects anyone to take them at their word."