[Diarmuid nods, not put off by the boy's clipped words or disinterest in the festival. He's seen enough people come and go now to realize not everyone enjoys the same things or reacts well to being brought here.]

Yes! This is Lir! He's my partner! I don't know if you have pokemon on your world, but that is what he is. He's a horsea! That is a kind of water pokemon.

[Lir bobs his head and trumpets as if he is confirming Diarmuid's words.]

My name is Diarmuid. Diarmuid Ua Duibhne! What is your name?