[Temeraire, for his part, has never been asked to shake hands with anyone before, but the fact that Bruce is even offering is a point in his favor. How very polite!

He carefully extends a claw, placing it in Bruce's hand and gingerly wiggling it up and down.] Simply Temeraire will do. It is very nice to meet you in person, at last; I was of the impression you are something of a household name here.