"Robertcallaghan," Eiryam repeats, pleased that he got all those syllables correct. He does, in fact, recognize the gesture and seizes Robert's hand with the enthusiasm of the young and the grip of the very hardy. He also seems to hang on a bit longer than necessary, indicating it's not a normal method of greeting for him, but rather that he might have heard or learned about it.

"Yes, it's been quite an adventure so far, coming here. Really fascinating, actually. Have you been in Keeliai very long?"