[ It at least doesn’t seem to be anything Sebastian has any hesitation over. His own grip for the handshake is firm and confident in return, if not as strong, though that might be expected considering their differences in build. ]

Oh, indeed, nor would I!

[ His response is warm and cheerful, and as they’ve both set down their respective trinkets, he gives a small gesture to the larger market as an unsaid way of asking if Vander would like to join him while they chat. There is a practiced nature to his motions, both very rigid and practiced, but as fluid as a dancer’s that definitely gives the impression of someone that at least works closely to highborn people, though likely not so himself. ]

I awoke in Lady Yima’s estate but a week or so ago, I must admit. Why, this particular adventure was a way to learn a bit more about Highstorm, in fact.

[ He gives a light nod to Vander in response, since just that question technically answers his own, but it’s a bit more interesting to hear Vander’s explanation for it. He hasn’t had much opportunity to talk to the truly new Shard-Bearers yet, and it sounds like they went through quite a process. ]

I take it you awoke in the Tree’s roots yourself?