[Tonbokiri is confused for a beat over the name- is 'Jion' his last name, or first name? (Ah, the struggles of always being very polite.)]

If I may, then. It is a pleasure to meet you as well, Jion-dono.

[He shakes the man's hand with a smile.]

Please do not worry over it. I understand that it can be difficult for humans to grasp my nature. ['Cool', though. That's nice.]

Will you be going back into town, now? Mikuniguro and I could give you a ride, if you like.

[The black horse, who had wandered away slightly in search of coloured anything to eat, perks up at his name.]