[ X’rhun has no basis for comparison, so if the boy seems subdued, it isn’t anything he can remark on. Perhaps later, once they’ve gotten to know each other a bit more. ]

Nice to meet you as well.

[ What follows is a barebones explanation at best, but there will be time for more stories later. X’rhun gets the basics, in any case, and that’s enough for the moment. ]

It sounds like quite the journey. I would much like to hear about it sometime, but for now, what say we get you off the floor, hm?