The small town vibes are that apparent? [Another joke. He's not smiling as he says it, but it's one nonetheless.] You're right about that. Many of us have known each other for at least several months, some longer than others. When the forest isn't actively trying to hex all of us, I'd say we get along fairly well.

[He spears a cube of watermelon with a toothpick. Into his mouth it goes, and when he's done chewing:]

Gnosis Edelweiss. A pleasure.