" They've taken Jimbo James . . . "

"Who are they? And what does it mean to be 'jopping'? ... it must be something bad if it's pissing you off."

A pointed finger. "They're jumping and popping, Jinu."

"...i have never heard of these composers. why are they in the back streets?"

A beat. "Will you duet What Is This Feeling with me, Lan Wangji?"

"marcus, you are alarming me. you know I do not know what those words mean."

"The melody of your guqin is most pleasing to me. Do you know anything by the Backstreet Boys?"

“ we are all in your debt, marcus-gongzi. ”