[L's achieved a goal he didn't even know he was trying to, with that.
He's also given this man a slightly ridiculous name, firmly rooted in Trench. The literal translation is "one who reads squid books", but a more nuanced and skilled translation would probably be akin to "squid scholar."
A scholar is not inherently a god, a king, or even indeed a teacher. It actually delights him, in a quiet but electrifying way.]
If I survive, I'll surely tell you all about it. We'd better both get back to our tasks, since time is of the essence.
[He borrows a cliche in return for the sensational and unexpected Tisketkenchak-Folgraboto. Short and sweet is better for a first meeting with someone who could yet be a useful ally or a fearsome enemy; besides, they'll meet again sooner than he thinks.]
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He's also given this man a slightly ridiculous name, firmly rooted in Trench. The literal translation is "one who reads squid books", but a more nuanced and skilled translation would probably be akin to "squid scholar."
A scholar is not inherently a god, a king, or even indeed a teacher. It actually delights him, in a quiet but electrifying way.]
If I survive, I'll surely tell you all about it. We'd better both get back to our tasks, since time is of the essence.
[He borrows a cliche in return for the sensational and unexpected Tisketkenchak-Folgraboto. Short and sweet is better for a first meeting with someone who could yet be a useful ally or a fearsome enemy; besides, they'll meet again sooner than he thinks.]