[As Paul once told Gideon, he was raised by soldiers. He chooses not to joke like this not because he has a distaste for it, but because he usually doesn't think he'd find a receptive ear - and, admittedly, he's also typically more stiff than this.

Which is also a funny thought, once he has it, speaking of big, thick worms.]

I don't doubt it. Perhaps my sand worms might find exciting new professional opportunities here, if they ever turn up.

[Paul has heard a few local rumors about some of the things people get up around here. He wouldn't be at all surprised if it were true.]

I mean, have you seen the drawing on the board? There's a market.