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[It's taken Asterios a few tries to get this thing to work - technology is still beyond him, really. But he's pretty sure he got it working this time, though he gives the screen a few more pokes just in case. Holding it in one hand, he tries to angle it so it only shows his face, and not his giant horns and his scarred body. He figures the less they see the better his odds. Anyway...]

... It is clear. Staying... a while.

[He speaks slowly, his voice surprisingly soft if you don't know him.]

While here... I am, thinking, maybe... learn, more words. Easier to... communicate? Want to learn words. Any words. But... can offer. Little, in return.

[Pause, trying to think it over.]

Am strong. If need strength... I can, lift. Carry. Break. Fight. In exchange.

Okay. Thank you.

[A beat. Is he missing anything?]

... Asterios. Name is... Asterios.

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Names, are important.

They have... meaning. Identity. That is why... I will. Never forget.

What does your name mean? [Alice has heard that names should have meaning before, from Humpty Dumpty, so it's not a new concept to her.]

Lighting.

Name means... lightning.

That's a lovely meaning! I don't actually know what my name means if it means anything at all. I wonder if there is a way to find out?

[Huh. A fair question!]

Who... named you?

Named me? My mother and father. I don't think I'm named after anyone, not that I know of. Why do you ask? Who named you?

[Whoops. Should've seen that coming back to bite him. Time to find loopholes.]

... Mother. Father.

Are they very fluffy like you?

No.

[But after a second, the question really hits him.]

... Fluffy?

Oh yes! Fluffy! [She gestured to her neck and behind her head.]

Fluffy.

[He touches his mane a bit, trying to confirm the word. Guess you've taught him a new one already, Alice!]

This is... Fluffy.

MNN! Very much so! I wish I could pet it!... Ah, if that's alright with you!

[he almost says no... But. technically Peter had, and it would be unfair to deny others the same. And maybe when she sees all of him, she'd be frightened and run away.]

... Mmm. All right.

[Asterios, you have no idea.]

Really! Ah, splendid! When shall we meet!

When shall we meet...?

[Wait wait wait! He thought this was more of a 'if we ever meet, it'll be okay' sort of deal, not an instant arrangement!

How does this child keep pulling the rug out from under him?!]