"Ah," said the Vaan with an expression of fascination on his features. "Now that, that is brilliant. And indeed, it will have been some time since you or any have seen one of my sort. We, unfortunately, have adopted the habit of avoiding others. I have to say, it is rather terribly boring, which would be the explanation from my presence here," he continued, the speech taking on a slightly long winded and rambling quality. "Though, I find it incredible that you have ever had the chance to meet a Vaan at all. Either you have been around for quite some time, or you are exceptionally lucky. I am-"
"Why the 'ell did you prod me mate?!"
The Vaan blinked, cutting his speech short. He turned to look at the one who had interrupted, and failed to immediately recall him until after a few moments of silence had passed.
"Oh!" he finally exclaimed. "You responded! Now, that is also something. Either you are a very elaborate mirage or such illusion or you are very much real." The Vaan leaned in uncomfortably close and took a deep breath through the nose. "You certainly smell real enough...but, oh yes but, the new friend here that I now know as Rethian is correct. My apologies for failing to introduce myself properly earlier. I am Ran Har Gai, but you may simply call me Ran. Error of pronunciation is easily forgiven, do not worry," the Vaan now known as Ran concluded with a friendly smile and a slight wag in his tail.
