The chapter opens with a soliloquy about a guy who likes to talk to other people. He likes to drink too much, but he doesn't tell anyone about his past. This guy is called "max alors" . He's a wizard who likes talking to people, and he likes to be found anywhere where people gather. He drinks too much and regrets it every time he drinks it. The guy is described as having a "generally friendless childhood" and he spends a lot of time in conversation, but no one knows his past