"Yes yes, big man, listen to him," Quill said, breezing right on through their little conversation. "I'm not so sure about 'force' but Khar here certainly knows a thing or two about 'brute'! Honestly people this is what's wrong with Li Lian upbringings, so strict and mean. Poor Khar here can probably count on one hand the number of hugs he's gotten."

He settled his hands on his hips, attention still arrested by the giant slothman, and gave Khar an absent wave, as if to dismiss what he'd said. "But in all seriousness, grumpy, good to have you back, glad you made the trip!"