This was, without a doubt, the most difficulty Tolten had encountered in both making himself understood and understanding what was being said to him. And he felt horrible, because Sergeant Carter was quite nice, really, and Tolten had no desire to alienate anyone.

"No," he said, shaking his head. "Believe me. I..." He what? He had made up his mind to not reveal who he truly was, but it was difficult getting people to take him seriously without some level of authority. And he had already admitted he was involved in high level government ranks...

"I hold the highest position in the Uhran military," he said, feeling happy with that. Technically it was true. The kings of Uhra had always been warrior kings, and he was a consecrated knight. He just never actually had led any armies himself. "I am very knowledgeable about these things. I have used magic engines and magical artifacts myself. No, I really simply think it's a case of your world being nothing at all like mine. Most worlds aren't, it seems. Though Anise was quite familiar with many concepts common to Plank...."