is this hogging CR? it feels like hogging CR.
[and just wandering by, at a nice brisk pace that is totally used for efficiency and not when you're trying to ditch your new "servant."]
[stops when he sees Allen though. he owes him thanks for getting him home in one piece last night and Zelgadis hates being indebted.]
Then perhaps you should rethink your planting. [mostly nicely; bordering on congenial, in fact. Progress!]