"Wait, seriously?" Eugene answers in surprise before realization dawns on him. "Aah, you must be from one of those... 'Future' worlds or whatever."

Pity Varian isn't around, he not only would have enjoyed all this but also understood it. Which is all the more reason why he should get to know this guy so whenever either Varian comes around or he and Rapunzel return home, he can show off and brag. Uh, share. Share the knowledge.

"But if you want a ride on it," Eugene continues, "I don't think funds are a problem. Or rather, all I did was ask if I could go on a ride and the attendant nodded their head and let me roam around no questions asked." He pauses for a moment. "At least they haven't said anything so far. Rather quiet bunch."

And yes, he would have properly paid and not steal or slip onto the airship like a thief. Even if the though did cross his mind once. Just once.