"I forgot about the guide." Not that he really forgot, it was just put down lower on his priorities. You know, between all the disappearing and giant fish and wondering more about this world, Markus is surprised that he could even bring up the thought about reading the guide.

"Bending is the creation of items here, right?" Reaching into his pocket, he pulled out the smart phone that had appeared with him, and he went looking for the guide again. This was better, he was glad for the change in conversation.

Talking about your own possible death was... disheartening.