[ Oh, was it that alarming? He'd brought up the different worlds thing himself earlier, though. Strange, but Kel hadn't meant to pry, and she isn't going to push too hard now either. She only blinks, gives Ardyn a brief sidelong look, and goes on thoughtfully. ]

I've been led to understand that time passes differently between the different realms. [ Maybe he'd simply been unsure he was allowed to mention that? Perhaps it would be reassuring that she already knows. ] I can only hope for that to work in my favor here.