There's a red light in Chris's eyes now, overwhelming the usual, normal human blue irises -- that mention of oblivion has Chris thinking of the Between, and their connection flared up.

"Oblivion isn't a good place to be, and with the curse on this island, it'd be a round trip." Pause. "Were you already drunk when you agreed to the white-haired lady's offer?"

Wouldn't that be impaired consent? One would think that death would sober someone up, though...