[By the end of G'raha's statement, Hythlodaeus was laughing, quick to hold up his hands as the last few chuckles died off.]

Forgive me. I mean no offense. Some of what you said just now reminds me of a dear friend of mine--the more adventurous comments in particular.

[This man wasn't Azem by any means. Even taking any returns to the star into account, G'raha's soul wasn't the right hue. But the sentiment was so similar it was impossible to think of anyone else.]