He died, but it didn't stick. He only came back partially, though.

[That's as technical as Ghastly can get here. Besides, this man seems to be having much worse problems. Patiently:]

There's ways in our world to go between different ones, too, but the same rules don't seem to apply here. This place is different. If you were traveling with him, you'll probably find him when you go back. I promise, I've been here before. It's just like... like blinking.

[This is not the best analogy Ghastly has ever made, and he tightens his arm around Fai's shoulders. He's not quite sure how else to reassure.]