The portal takes Zepar back to the Conflux, where both keys rested in their respective slots- Shockwave had evidently returned the Blue Key after his need for it had expired.
Thrift back away from the bomb and stands up straight, looking almost offened.
“I am an expert in explosive devices, thank you very much!” he assures Pipebomb. “And in many other fields and disciplines, as well! For example, I’m versed in intergalactic economics, haggling, tax fraud, weapon design, evading Allied Species authorities, Allied Species linguistics, arcane lore, fashion sense…”