Duibhin is mannerly and polite in a way that, honestly, reminds Tamhas almost of his mother. But he's not cold with it - quite the opposite, really - which prevents it from becoming disquieting to Tamhas. He feels a little shy in the face of it, but smiles, ducking his head.

"Ah, aye, kind as any world - kinder than some, probably, if I'm honest. And I can't say you're missing much, not braving places. You've been able to keep from trouble, then, I hope?"