Those names made him pause. He knew those names... He'd used them in his spell work once or twice before. And here he was, face to face with him?! Truly? John wasn't entirely sure what to think at first. Was he pulling his leg? Having a bit of a laugh? Well, he'd met all manner of supernatural types over the years. Why not another one?
He took a drag from the cigarette and pulled it away from his mouth. Blowing smoke away, he prepared himself. Changing his stance from relaxed and cocky, to a more commanding position, he channeled all of his focus into the intent of his words. "Kuku, kuku ika, kuku wehiwehi, Takina ko koe nā, te iho o ika, Te iho o Tangaroa – Uara ki uta rā, uara ki tai rā."
He relaxed his posture again and pleased with himself, said "Oh I know who you are". His smile was knowing. "And it's a pleasure to meet you"