Julian tries to imagine it. He's been in some pretty dire situations before, crash landed in some dismal places, but almost every time there had either been at least a glimmer of hope for rescue, or at the very least he hadn't been alone when hope ran out.

"I know this is a bit far-fetched, but perhaps you'll run into someone from your own universe in the dream world," he says thoughtfully. "You said this happens from time to time, and I'm not in or part of the Rift. I'm still in my own and yet I'm here with you, as well." Julian isn't one for giving false hope, comforting words he doesn't believe, but while it might be unlikely, it isn't impossible. And if it isn't impossible, then Julian thinks hope is better than the alternatives.

Julian smiles and gives a quiet laugh. "Then you simply don't know me well enough yet, I'm afraid. Don't worry, I shan't disappoint you. And you're welcome."