Bear? [Did she mean like the mothergrub does...] But... you are no grub. You have two legs and appear almost a mother fuckin troll... [What does that mea- no. He doesn't want to know what that means. But.]

I... think I fathom the meaning for son and daughter. But I host all manner of confusion for all else. How is one to choose a partner to stay with of their quadrants? Is no lusus had at all? How does all your kind live so long? And, oh, sister Katherine- [He laughs a little helplessly.] -you truly are an alien.

But that's okay. I like you. I guess the lusus ancestor parents held some vast nicety and time to heed an ailing wriggler as happened. [That at least isn't blasphemous.] I will pay heed to that you've explained to me. My deep gratitude, Sister Katherine. [He bows low.]