Consistency! Blessed consistency. [Palamedes leaves both leis on the bed and goes to his dresser, where he takes a handkerchief out of the drawer and mops his brow] You appeared on the Serena Eterna about twenty-five days ago, right? Other than its age, your lei exactly identical to mine, down to and including the protection ward.

[He beams.]

What made you realize the captain knew nothing about them?