"A lot like it, actually, though our obstacles are different."

Pell struggles to focus on the conversation, not the fact that he's being touched in such a way that no one but Axton really has since he got here. It's distracting.

"I'll teach you all I know. It might be difficult without the texts but I've found practical application to be a much easier way to learn anyway. And yes, gods. Though they're not what you might expect. Just people with great power over the place, and us, though they're not unkind."

He shifts his weight towards Flick, pulling a pack of cigarettes out of his pocket and offering one to his friend.