Shadow choked on his drink. He could see no reason Bast shouldn't know, however, so he coughed, swallowed carefully, and answered slowly.

"From what I understand..." he said softly, "he's the anti-christ. But... he's not really following the expected path. I was told that he's actually working to stop the Apocalypse." He understands now why Pippin didn't want to say the words; it feels fairly ridiculous, even taking into consideration the fact that the woman he is talking to is half cat. "That's why he started this place," he continued. "As a sort-of... safe house."