[Aldrich hums in acquiescence, taking one last glance around the room. As interesting as the strange living quarters might be, he'd genuinely rather get to know the people living in them.]

No, I don't believe we have. I've never met an Alva before, and I'm certain I'd remember you if we'd have met.

[He was good with faces, but Alva's was particularly handsome, the beard a feature that was memorable on its own.]

Have you been here long?