Arguing the point further would be protesting too much. He just gives Dave a shrug, like, ok, sorry about your wrong opinion. "If calling me Strider is easier than Thorongil, you may -- I think he would not mind if I borrowed the nickname. After all, I am, most likely, the dirtiest hobo in this Arena. Or you could give me a new name, if you like. It would be convenient for you, and amusing for me."

His aspect turns more serious then. "But tell me more about time-travel."