That is correct indeed! You should smile proudly about being so astute.

[And he does mean that. Definitely no condescension.]

Sleeping gods? Well they better wake up, since there are a lot of people waiting to go. But now, it's my turn to be astute. Or try to. You seem rather content with the idea of staying from what you said earlier. What exactly is there to do around here? How much is there to explore?

Oh, and I never got your name. Elmer C. Albatross, at your service.