Heehee, yeah, for me it's all "Finally I'm not being pushed in one direction and I can wander around and explore and see stuff...and get some more levels, I guess."

OH GOD I REMEMBER THAT. WHY WOULD A HOUSE BE EVIL?
WHY?!

Kain probably just did a Super Possessed Golbez Jump and flew right back up to the Overworld. WITH THE POWER OF VILLAIN-TELEPORTATION

Leviathan: Oh, hey Ifrit, how you doing?
Ifrit: Oh, y'know, all-
Asura: UH-UH YOU GOTTA BATTLE ME FIRST
Leviathan: *sigh*