Nahadnowen gave an exasperated sigh. "I can't read your mind, Alger. if you want something from me, I'm afraid you'll have to tell me in unambiguous English. And if you don't need anything from me, then you might as well leave so I can prepare to 'greet' Yashoku whenever he steps out." Though he didn't voice it, he suspected the naga intended to harm him in one way or another. His body was spring-loaded to lash out with the cane if necessary.