"How did I miss that? Ugh. Thank you, Sylvando." He smiled at the bowing: Sylvando was already reminding him quite a bit of Tahani: they even both had long, dark hair and similar complexions.

"I'm Michael, and yes, I thought a party might be a good idea. Whenever a bunch of people find themselves in a new, unfamiliar place, the best way to get them to all know each other is a party. It's basic architecture."