[This time he can't resist a chuckle, holding up the end of his coat to at least shield his face from the glob of sample. It lands wetly against his clothing.]

If you wish, I have a more serious proposal. Where I am from, there are many creatures that exist. Some more obscure, unwilling to meet with mortal men. Those include the liban, a type of mermaid.

It is an idea, in any case, for a planet mostly of water.