"I never expected that. I... Your friend said you were the person to go to about it, because you'd done it before. All I need is some guidance, and I know I can get it back. Any help you can give me, I'd be grateful for."

He stared thoughtfully into his cup. "Queenie? No, she's fine. It's just me, as far as I know." He looked up at her suddenly with a sheepish grin at her last comment, rising and offering her a hand. "Right, right, sorry. Could have sworn I'd told you guys a while back. Name's Koios. Nice to meet you."