"Spite is one of the most powerful forces there is, that is true," he knows. Perhaps not personally, but he has seen it himself from others. His own determination tends to push him wherever he needed to go on that front.

"The flute is a beautiful sound indeed. If you ever wished to play alongside myself outside of this party's setting, please do let me know. I can fashion simple instruments easily enough - though I have yet to learn to craft a guitar, you have my apologies." But as far as lungs go? "I believe you may surprise yourself. Though, for the sake of convenience I would limit such explorations to something a fair bit more compact."

He hesitates for a second, drawing out the moment. It's for the comedy.

"Like the bagpipes."