"I know Faerun well! Although I've been... busy as of late, so my knowledge of current events has been a bit lacking lately," Alacruun smiles, trying to be charming. As well as explain away any discrepancies that may or may not crop up in the course of their conversation. Besides, he's more interested in trying to find someone (or several someones) who might be useful in this strange new place, if they end up being trapped here in the long run. Aro and his brass dragon friend seem to fit the bill - at least for now. Besides, he enjoys the way the dragon seems to look to him for some kind of guidance.

Ah, if only they knew.

Still, he won't dwell on that.

"And I'm just as pleased to meet her," he says, offering the small dragon his hand, "She can't be too long out of her shell, can she? Don't most dragons speak fairly early?"