Oh, no, no-- [backpedaling!] He's just... Really, very short.

[then again qilby's practically a beanpole in a hat as wide as two of him, so he's got no business talking. there's a long pause, and then somewhat abashedly--] To be honest, I've no idea how I'm to contribute, even. I'm, aah-- I'm not used to this sort of thing. [with not a little annoyance] Not used to having to steal my knowledge, I mean.