“Don’t underestimate…” may be the language you are looking for.

There are many types of intelligences. He has a high level in at least one. Quite low in others.

Regarding Joplin: I don’t know what you mean by callouts, but it does have a plug-in system. Perhaps there is one containing what you need?

If not, and it’s not beyond your skill set, you could build it yourself.

I was hoping for a story.

Are they grooving with several species of small furry animals in a cave?