[L's taken a lot of gambles in his life. Usually it's beneficial to conceal a vulnerability at all costs... but other times, it's the only way to proceed. Given that a commitment to Paul's safety is common ground between them, it seems like the gamble paid off in this instance.]

So you call him "Teacher." I know that Paul calls him "Captain." There are others, I'm sure.

[Squid-scholar. God, etc. He does not confirm whether or not he fears the man himself.]

There are probably as many names as perceptions, but we do seem to be of a like mind. I'm not opposed to combining knowledge and resources.