"I'm from small town New Hampshire, magic barely even exists where I come from." And Amos either knows what 'New Hampshire' is or he doesn't. Nadine figures it's a fifty/fifty tossup at this point. Some people are familiar with Earth, or even come from a similar one to hers. Some are very much not.

"But you're right, there's better ways to ask for help. Like with words and making sure you have consent to bring someone to a whole new dimension. It's amazing how much nicer people are if you just ask. I teach the kids that in first grade."

But again, Nadine thinks it's desperation. Desperation makes people do all kinds of stupid things, even people in authority.