With a quiet electric sound, Cory rematterializes in physical form. He looks over at Richard nervously.

I'm glad there don't seem to be any negative side effects of my powers. Still, I'm sure this man will be fine. I'm sure Destiny will be as kind to him as it is to me-- the fact that his fate seems bound up with mine is proof enough of that.

Cory does not respond to Sludge but glares at him as he stands next to Richard.

Hail to the kings is right. Now the rest of these people will know not to attack us.