[ In another time, in another place, maybe Thancred would have been more interested in pursuing that attention. Yet despite the stranger's height, he does have a boyish enough face that Thancred assumes there is quite a difference in age between them. Of course, age had never stopped him from flirting shamelessly with someone if they had information that was important to him, but that's neither here nor there.

He's surprised more that an apology follows, and while he can't quite stop a laugh, he's quick to shake his head. ] It's quite all right. I won't turn down some flattery when it comes my way. [ He isn't going to encourage the behavior, however, as there are plenty of other people who would likely not take as kindly to such comments.

He readjusts, stretching his legs out in front of him in the water and then leaning himself back. It's true that having to learn of an entire different place after just settling into one was quite a lot, particularly for anyone who didn't wander as much as someone like him. He would be happy to explore all the factions if crossing borders was an easier task. It's something he'll need to look into eventually. ]

A friend from home? [ He nods, not having missed the fact that quite a few people have been brought here in groups. ] It is strange that they don't always summon people from the same star to the same place. Not much for the rural life, though, are you?

[ Thancred quirks a smile. That much he can certainly understand, having always lived in cities of decent sizes. Whenever he's spent time in a remote location, it was out of necessity more than anything else. He would live with the goats if Himeka needed him in Solvunn, but for now they've both decided that it's for the best if he remains in Thorne. ]