[ Tsk. Intentions and the utter lack of them. So easy to make a mess of. ]

We-ell. Technically, he did die once... [ He clears his throat hastily. Let's not speak of that. ] Yes, I am. [ He manages a wavery smile. ] Li Shenshung. How do you do, Mister... [ Awkward pause. ] Um, what do I call you? Pavel the Elder? Other Chekov?