K2323 turned to the newcomers, slightly alarmed, "Dark energy, you say? Yes.. I may have given off some dark energy when I arrived here. Nothing to be alarmed about."
K2323 didn't have a clue.
He led the group through his kitchen and living room, over to a door which he opened to reveal a small library of books. He took off down the aisles, searching for one book in particular, as he spoke to the group.
"Yes, that's right. But time never forgets. That's the thing, you see.."
"That's right, master," another voice spoke up now.
The four were now facing a young boy who was bowing before K2323. K2323 looked delighted to see him, embracing the boy in a hug.
"CHAL! You're okay!"
"Yes, master.. But you're not. I've come to give you a warning," the boy said.
"A warning?" K2323 asked.
"Things aren't right, K2323.. We can't talk here. Not now."
"Right," K2323 agreed, "It'll have to wait."
He turned to his guests, and then back to Chal. "How do you all feel about a small boat ride?"
He pulled a book from a shelf, flipping through its pages.