Kinner nods. He doesn't have any problem mentioning the creature, even if he's not exactly looking forward to seeing the Thing again. He wonders if the creature will remember him. It isn't the same Thing as the one in his world, but he knows Things have psychic abilities. Even if the alternate Thing doesn't know who he is, it will.

He's pleased Mr. Slick was able to rescue his wife.

"Yes. I can't say I want to do it, but my friend has people back in his world that are in trouble. I feel like I've gotta help."