“Grizzled ambiance” is it?

[ That’s also a nice way to say he looks a bit of a mess.

It’s very likely that Emet-Selch will require no such mundane help, but then, his teleportation has already failed him spectacularly, so who knows? ]

Duly noted, though I am fairly confident in my ability to take care of myself. I’d not say no to an extra pair of… [ -hands.

SQUINT. There’s a dark shape on the horizon, apparently just lying in the middle of the road. ]

You do see that, yes?