[They've history with the portal, but Krei skips over that.]

...Well, I can't disagree. I'm often occupied by the natives - working alongside them, for them, etcetera - but I'm rarely entertained, and not from lack of trying, believe me. I'm just accustomed to a great deal more stimulation than they can provide me. The other imports make things bearable.

[He's been surrounded by genius' his entire life. Suddenly being thrown among normal people is awful. Without imPorts, he'd probably have no stimulating conversations whatsoever.]

[A muffed sigh, like he's tried and failed to silence it by biting down.]

So, I take it you like to associate with heroes? Or is it just, ah... strong individuals?