[The question was loaded with as many meanings as there were definitions of 'world' as it was in this land. The sheer gap in time frame, culture, and experience that existed between them became startlingly vast questions arose, and once more Cliff found himself wondering about how Souji's own definitions of these compared to his.

In truth, in many ways he wasn't sure either.]

I don't think what either of us sees as 'normal' can compare with anything at this point, [He said after a moment, reassuringly squeezing Souji's hand,] because this place we're in isn't normal. You and I wouldn't have met if it was.

[Instead they would both be in more of a standard time frame, and odds were that he would be trying to get in contact with Mirage or the Diplo for an assist if the circumstances were similar.]

I think the more important thing here is whether everyone's comfortable or not. Respect matters more than whatever is 'normal'.