Shinra smiles as Gamzee as he begins his explanation, but fixes a very serious gaze on him throughout. He then pauses for a moment, emitting a quiet, contemplative sigh. "So, it's the afterlife?... I don't think I've ever heard it described that way. Is the Dark Carnival meant to be different from other depictions of the afterlife? Do you go there as soon as you die or is it an apocalyptic idea?"