[Well, that's a voice Claude hadn't expected to hear! And, amazingly, Ignatz doesn't appear to have recognized him from behind, which is frankly hilarious. He's already grinning when he turns on his heel.]

Well, if it were me, I think the first thing I'd do would be to say hello~. Long time no see, Ignatz! Well, on my end, at least. Time works a little strangely here. Maybe you saw me just the other day... [He winks.] Although if you did, not recognizing me might be even more embarrassing.