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For a spy character, it makes somewhat sense that they would acquire the skills to learn another racial language. And, of course, I suppose the argument could be made that anyone could spend the time, energy and cost of learning a new language. However, if it's too acessible, then it somewhat defeats the purpose of having racial languages. On the other hand, perhaps certain languages have a telepathic component or unique physical requirements that make it only possible for members of that race to communicate.
One idea, depending on if the coder is willing to do this, is if learning a racial language does not confer complete understanding, rather like listening to a drunken speak. For example:
TROLL: Boy, howdy, that giant in the woods sure has some bad breath!
NON-TROLL WHO LEARNS TROLL HEARS: Bbbogrrr, howdy, thaggrr Griahhhnt in da Wdddrs sgrrr has some brrrd breath!
Thus, listening to trollish would be difficult but not impossible (and subject to misinterpretation) and require the player who's being nosy to spend a bit of effort.
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