[ Howl is similarly unmoved by the stranger's nudity, having experienced this scenario enough times already. This one hadn't turned out to be female, and that alone keeps it from being awkward for Howl.

After tossing him one of the thing gowns from the basket, he keeps his eyes respectably averted while the man gets dressed, but not so averted that he doesn't remain in Howl's watchful periphery. ]

It's the least we can do for new Aions. Which is what you are, by the way. [ seeing that he's dressed, he looks back to him and walks closer, closing the distance. ] My name is Howl. I'm sure you're filled to the brim with questions... I'm here to answer them, and to bring you back with me.