I've been coming across a few already, myself. It does make the adjustment a little easier, even if it's unsettling. But with the way things are I can trust that my people are at least doing well.

[ Gorou agrees. So many of his troops have been able to travel more freely too and some of them have left but that's alright. He wants everyone to be happy. He's happier than ever more peaceful times, himself. He returns the greeting with a smile and adds. ]

It's good to meet you officially. I would be hard pressed to not have heard about you.

[ Gorou's eyes returns to the seashells he's collected and he hadn't forgotten about the second part but running into Thoma is good fortune. ]

Working together is always a good option.