Am I? I didn't realise. [ The words are mumbled and half-hearted and are what passes for impolite with him, before it actually clicks who's talking to him. ]

Oh - hello, Shade. [ He manages a weak smile, at least; the silver light that's starting to flicker in his eyes is still there, but he seems to have forgotten about it for the moment. ] You look the same as ever, I see.

Things have changed quite a bit, haven't they? [ He's so lost, please help him. ]