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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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Mmm.

[He'll... not go into the very troublesome parental aspects of his life.]

What do you... want. In repayment? Only good... for strength.

I need nothing, in truth! Are we not all equal, here? But if you truly wish to, then I am working on rebuilding the city, and any and all willing hands are welcome.

Mmm. Okay. Will rebuild. Will carry. Will lift. Will do... all, that is asked.

Only if you wish to. [ He says gently ]

I would teach without any payment. Whatever you do, I ask only that it be what you wish to do.

Repay. Fair. That is how... world, works.

Cannot trust...otherwise.

[ He shrugs. ]

Perhaps! I am of a people who value knowledge and learning for it's own sake. To me, the teaching is itself a reward. But I will not say no to any help. The work goes swifter with more hands.

Mmm. Will work.

[Thumps a fist to his chest.]

Right away. Will work. Will spend much time. Working.

[ He smiles at him ]

It will be an honor to have you on board, then. Thank you. Do you know much of construction work? That also I can teach as we go.

... Do not know. About construction.

That is... building. Yes?

It is. Building a house... tis a fine place to learn.

Okay. I will... help. Build a house.

[How hard can that be?]

I will teach you all you wish to learn about doing so. [ Turgon promises ]

I am sure the native folk here will be most grateful!

Mmm. Maybe so.

[Not that he's doing anything for gratitude. He just wants to be useful.]

Oh for certain so! The natives are good folk, and have been most tolerant of the destruction of their homes. And they are terribly grateful for any help we give them in rebuilding.

... Don't need. Gratitude. Will work. Will learn. That is all.

[All this praise is making him uncomfortable, he hasn't even done anything yet.]

[ He smiles ]

Well, you will have to get used to it, if you work with me! They are often bringing us gifts in return for our hard work.

Gifts?

[He knows the word, but his uncomfort meter just shot up immensely.]

Food, mostly. [ He explains ]

One kind lady has made me a scarf.

... Just food. Is fine.

[Clothes would be a bit much... not that he's really used to wearing any.]

If you tell them that, I am sure you will find they enjoy supplying you with foodstuffs!

... Why?

Well, people like their gifts to be appreciated. If you told them you prefer food, then they will bring you things they hope you will enjoy.

... My enjoyment. Not important.

I will take food. Only because... I need, to eat.

It is to them. [ Turgon says gently ]

By helping them rebuild their homes, you are giving them something precious. Of course they wish to give you something in return.

[Boy, he's not going to win this, is he? He sighs, resigned.]

... All right.

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