Yes -- no -- well, not exactly like this. [ His voice goes a little lower: ] Usually I-I would assume aliens were behind this kind of abduction, but I haven't seen or heard from any since I've been here.

[ His brows furrow mildly as if he's troubled by that, but then his expression clears into something more friendly and he offers out his hand. ]

Hi, I'm Barry. What's your name? It's nice to meet you, by the way. Circumstances being what they are even, but at least we got some company.