If nothing else, this whole adventure is demonstration to Kaz how mercurial Naugus can be. Going from his usual pompous self to hissing monster and then off to being an old grump. An old, bleeding grump.

"Oh, and you're concerned now? For me, the thing?" He flicks his hand in irritation, splattering drops of red across the leaves underfoot. "Tell me the real plan. The one where I wind up in a prison or a cage, for the scientific curiosity or simple amusement of your leader."