[ Break hides a smile. For all the man's ego, this seems to have given him pause. Just as planned. He's potentially useful; but he'll be less so if his overconfidence gets him killed straight away. ]

Ah. Well, perhaps you're right about that.

[ He nods, as if he's agreeing with a piece of sage advice. ]

These portals of yours. Are they for long-distance travel only, or can you manage short hops?