I appreciate it, thank you. [He can detect that tone, but that's why replying sincerely is funnier, in his opinion.]

That's still an improvement. At least the name has remained consistent over the centuries. What's Wallachian to me is Romanian to people from later centuries. It took a bit for people to connect the two here. [Never mind that though, he's interested in this version of reality.] The continuity of ancient monsters is new to me, although as a concept I suppose I shouldn't be that surprised. Is there a particular reason, or is it just the nature of your world?

[He nods, considering where else to suggest.] The woods are lovely, if you have good night vision and quick reflexes. It being nocturnal, wholly unique animals have evolved to live in it.