"Ah, perhaps. Or a difference in terminology across worlds. Frankly, it's surprising we're understanding one another at all. I'm assuming that's magic too, rather than by coincidence, words being the same everywhere. I wonder if I tried speaking to you in Vadran or Issavrai, if you'd still understand me."

He pauses. "Though right now, the only thing in Issavrai coming to mind are insults. Not useful."