Oh- it's only passing, I assure you, [he insists, his protest cut short as the spider explains. Ahhhh...

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Naga are...probably snake creatures, he thinks quietly. He's pretty sure he saw mention of those in books...] Oh- I see...at the very least, I'm open to learning, [Jonathan determines easily.] If you've the patience to train me, then I would gladly take up the role.

[Grinding scales seems like a physically demanding task, so he's at least certain he can have...Some skill for it. He's pretty strong.]