You aren't alone in that sentiment, Mr. Gold. I understand. The lack of control is something you'll have to get used to, I'm afraid, though there are plenty of other ways to compensate.

[ His gaze casually flicks to the man's hands, where fire had been not terribly long ago. It's brief; Norman's meeting his eyes again after not long. ]

There's no way back aside from time. [ A pause, then: ] Have you ever been to another universe?