Closing the door after the man she was expecting had come in, Kira turned to face him, an apologetic smile on her face for keeping him waiting.

"I apologize for keeping you out there for so long," she said, smiling softly as she also took in his look and realized that he also had those youthful features, yet still had the look of someone elderly, even the feeling.

"No, no, that's quite alright," the man shook his head, smiling back at her gently. "My name is Eldrin, and I am at your service," ...