The Heartwood Dreamland is a free land

Yao had already resigned himself to the challenge, out of bravado and curiosity rather than common sense. They would never see such things at home. What an exotic spot he had found! I think I'll tough it out. he grinned, rising to the challenge brought to him by the local (though it was self-imposed). 

Though he had posed the question, he realized he couldn't put it in reference in his mind. Medium, large — how many exactly? He shook the questions away, latching on Mal's second question. Experience. Good stories, he sighed, tasting the glory so out of reach. Not many things going on at home.