"They do," Malcolm replies, "though I'm not sure if it's as intense as what you're experiencing." He would agree that that would be incredibly distracting if he had to deal with it all the time, but he supposes that if it's the only thing one ever knows, then one adapts to it.

"Sure," he says, checking his watch. "My shift's about up. I don't think I ever asked who your god patron is." He assumes they're drinking tea at his place. There aren't a lot of cafes and restaurants here.