[ Ah yes. Elidibus had suspected as much. But it was nice to have it confirmed. ]

We discussed the presence of zombies on my world, yes.

[Literally not a whole planet of zombies, Rodney. Zombies aren't even the worst of beasts there. Sword stabs and is drawn back. It's good the scientist jumped away though; they spit sparks wildly in the semblance of death throes. ]

Is there aught of importance you've discovered about this space?

[ The thing about glowing eyes and his world is complicated. So he's going to try to smooth his way on by making use of the startled reaction and their current predicament. ]