He can't remember if he's read that one, but at least he's aware enough of literature as a cultural practice to know what Roman's referring to. And, honestly, during the worst moments, it's not even that far off from what actually does happen.

Not that he's gonna say it.

"I mean, some people are in charge of certain things. You want whoever's in charge of this island here, you're gonna wanna talk to the bees."