[Gorthan's eyes widen, almost bluer than usual. His jaw falls a little, too, and it's generally clear that that was not the reply he was expecting - he was willing to wager it had something to do with minerals and fossil resources - and what it actually is about is absolutely wonderful and exciting.]

... That is indeed fascinating, and sounds like an admirable effort. I simply was not aware that that was your field of research. But I fear you will have to tell me more now, Descole. Is there something you have discovered?