Dave may not be the most well read person, but he has a wealth of knowledge for stories and movies and references. He can make a Fresh Prince joke and proceed to reference poets and historical leaders like it ain't a thing.

Even so, he doesn't have any familiarity in his expression at first. It all sounds like your average fantasy novel at first, until he gets to Middle-earth. Dave's brows raise high into his hairline as pieces start to come together.

He leans in, almost conspiratorially, voice lower for discretion. "King of Gondor and the hobos, huh?" He pulls back, looking amused. "You're a busy guy."