There was something about the words he used, no matter. Erandur used his free hand to lift himself up before putting his book away in his bag. Dusting off his jeans, he stepped towards him, offering the man his hand to shake.
"I'm doing well. I take it you are new here, too? I must apologize, I have not looked at the... Network for a good week or so. Erandur Brevedant, nice to meet ya." He spoke with a widened smile.