"That's fine, yes." James hardly cares which of his names is used, not really attached to either of them, for reasons related to what he knows he needs to get to saying. It's only more evident that he should do so when Raju returns the coat, and although James hesitates he doesn't argue and begins to pull it on, very careful not to catch it in the fire.

He is, of course, still cold, but the coat is undeniably warmer and the weight of it is also reassuring to have once again. He begins to do up some of the buttons, and that gives him something to focus on so he doesn't overthink what he's about to say.

"As nothing else has worked so far in convincing this cavern to release us, I believe I know what it might want to hear from me."