The lungfish disagreed with Alger (partly because of his own prejudices), yet he'd deduced by now that persuading the naga was a lost cause. He also didn't want to risk angering Alger further, lest he face violent retaliation from  a creature who was obviously stronger than him.<br/><br/>"I just thought you might have been able and willing to help," he said while fixing his gaze on the door, his tone dejected.