"It's... possible. I can't rule it out." Wallie shrugs. He's still pretty sure he's speaking English now, but if he isn't, he can't tell. "But I can definitely say the words I want now. Let me see."

He takes a moment to think. "Spelling. Reading. Writing. The sorcerers had words for those but Shonsu didn't. Computers, electricity, television, geochemistry, the Edmonton Oilers and the National Hockey League. I think I'm doing all right." He grins. "If I'm not speaking English, whatever system is going on here is subtle enough that I can't tell. I presume the Goddess didn't exactly want me going on about things that have no place in the World."