The grin faded to a simple smirk on Gabriel's face.

"I appreciate the enthusiasm. And there will be plenty of opportunity to take samples but...wouldn't it be better to experience each different reality?" Gabriel was clearly leading up to a proposal "But I'm afraid I have bad news about getting your equipment. See, the different worlds are in constant motion around this place. There are no guarantees you will wind up back in your world if you try to move through those woods. The good news is, you would never have found this place if you weren't meant to. You could easily find this place again from any reality if you intend to."

"That being said, I am not actually a butler. I, too, am a guest. But I have specific business here I could use help with, if you are interested. There would be compensation."