Once again he finds himself wishing for his brother's grace and skillful way with people. Usually it does not matter quite so much, but in this case--

Lan Wangji pushes the uncertainty and nervousness away, deep down where it cannot be seen, and falls back on his training. He turns to walk beside Laurence back to the inn, carrying Bichen at his side.

"I understand you were the one who gave Lung Tien Xiang the name Temeraire," he says. "Would you prefer that I call him so when speaking with you?"