[Though he doesn't bow - he's never been much for that sort of gesture despite having lived most of his life in Japan - he does take that hand and give it a firm shake. Perhaps a slightly too firm shake, though whether that was on purpose or simply his idea of a normal greeting is impossible to tell.]
I've heard about you too, from Elizabeth. I hope she hasn't been telling you anything too terrible about me.
[Though his smile is relaxed, those grey eyes are taking everything in, studying this man the same way he would an opponent. Force of habit, he would claim if called on it.]
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[Though he doesn't bow - he's never been much for that sort of gesture despite having lived most of his life in Japan - he does take that hand and give it a firm shake. Perhaps a slightly too firm shake, though whether that was on purpose or simply his idea of a normal greeting is impossible to tell.]
I've heard about you too, from Elizabeth. I hope she hasn't been telling you anything too terrible about me.
[Though his smile is relaxed, those grey eyes are taking everything in, studying this man the same way he would an opponent. Force of habit, he would claim if called on it.]