...so he'd opened his mouth and been stupid anyway. Of course.

"I'm sorry." No one wanted to be in exile, he was nearly certain. "I'm glad you've joined us. And your fennec... friend?" She'd said she wasn't familiar with pets, but it seemed to be rather familiar with her.

"I'm, I'm known as Anders." Might as well see if he could get all the stupid things to say out first.