[His hands immediately go into his sleeves to ready his weapons if necessary, which is when the next unpleasant revelation occurs. His daggers are still there, but they're lifeless in a way they haven't been in many, many years. None of Baal's power fills them anymore. That which distinguishes him as a member of Sinbad's household is gone. He tries not to let the shock show on his face as he replies.]
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There may well be someone listening.