A recent arrival to this world?

[It's less a question for the answer, and more a way to start conversation, really. Thace follows up with a bow.]

I am Thace, and this is my partner Vrig. You can see Xhula there, enjoying a swim.

[The sword on his back levers herself up to get a better look and waves a tassel. The whale spouts again, letting out a low, booming ouuuuuuu of hello.]

The others that accompanied me on this trip are... around.