"What's the chance that you'd take me to your world? Do you have any enemies that need removing from the picture? Perhaps we could work out a trade of sorts? I'd gladly let you see my wasteland of a planet if it means getting to visit someplace new." Making a deal with another demon seems full of risk, but if Alastor isn't about decimating the Nexus or destroying her work and client list, then there really isn't any problem to be had.

"Charlie? Is she a friend of yours?" Hearing about the hotel is interesting as well, but is something that she figures will be discussed in due time. "You could probably hide the doorway from her. It wouldn't be hard to get the tools to do that in the Nexus."

Somehow, not seeing the smile go away is something Marie is getting used to, albeit the difficulty in reading Alastor's emotions. "There's no need to apologize, but I appreciate you listening to my plight. If the whole goal was to disarm me with kindness, then it's working."