Ah. [He nods, a sympathetic grimace on his face.] The first one must have been quite the shock.

[Claude wants to ask why the age gap, but he has a feeling Dimitri doesn't know that answer. This world doesn't seem keen on giving up its secrets that easily. It would have to be something to ponder later.]

Well, I guess I should be flattered that you recognized me, even from the back. [An attempt at raising the mood, easing his lips back into a smile.] This world not treating you too poorly?