"Travel does that to most anyone- it's why I stay close to home," Thomas replied, once again gesturing to the stools before turning toward the kitchen. He reappeared a minute later bearing a bowl of stew and setting it on the counter. "I'm Thomas," he introduced himself, if belatedly. "Welcome to Madison's- and Greenville, by the sounds of it. Where have you come from, if you don't mind my curiosity?"