[ The slight shift in Alec's gaze is subtle, but enough for Christian to catch. He doesn't know what he said that prompted the response, but it must mean that he has a point. Enough of a point to get the man to listen, maybe. ]

I know they won't. But if I ask enough of them, it won't matter who lies. Eventually I'll get enough truths to make up the difference.

[ He smiles as if that logic were enough. ]

I was, uh, taking a walk, actually. Opened a door that, well, I didn't expect it to take me here, but it was supposed to take me somewhere. I think our lines just got crossed.

[ And then Christian's smile fades slightly as he more seriously approaches the question. ]

It's hard to say what the energy is around the portal. There are a lot of things lingering there. If you're asking if I noticed anything intentional in the way it was built, no, but I didn't get a great look.