There's no need for that, now is there? Call me Neil. [The introduction answered several questions, and Lockon looked decidedly awkward in spite of that. Or perhaps it was because of them.
Then he tilted his head, carefully lowering his hand so that Ribbons' will come loose mostly naturally. It wouldn't do to draw attention to themselves. He doesn't want to make things weird for Euphie.] Oh, Hiling didn't tell you? [Amiably, he smiles.] I'm the one who helped carry you from the Shelter to the hospital, since she had some difficulties doing so, herself.