[Oh, Palamedes thinks, and then, so he's giving people names to call him now. He wonders if he's given one to Harrow, or to Paul - for personal reasons he does not think about what he might have asked Gideon to call him, lest he shrivels up in disgust - and then puts that aside as not exactly the important thing here.

(Well, he does note that he seems to be giving out more than one name, which is fascinating. A little ancient note mentioning an 'EJG' comes to mind, and if 'E' is for Emperor... anyway.)]

Well, he's a presumptive prick, [Palamedes says, taking a generous sip of his water to give that time to sink in. Some necromancers do not fawn over God, and other fun stories.] I'd have advised you to keep your distance if I hadn't, you know. Been busy.

[been eaten by a sea monster.]

Can I ask what changed your mind? If it's too absurd to conceptualize putting out there, don't worry about it; I'm on your side already.