"It isn't." He knows that much. The world remained intact after the nights he had experienced.

He lets go of Alec's arm, and starts walking quickly, almost jogging. The student has long legs - he assumes he can keep up.

"You've got nothing to lose by taking my word for it." He jerks his head backwards at the Shadow, which is slipping towards them slowly, but picking up speed. He still has a tight grip on his gun. "And a lot to lose if you don't."