[Oh yeah--we're so used to kids leaving home at the age of ten, so what is children being responsible about telling people where they're going first...

He manages to keep from jumping at the sudden drop-in of Ikki, reckless as that could normally be for most kids as he just smiles.]

Ah, no, you didn't keep us waiting--your arrival had a timely and impressive taste to it. [The latter part in regards to their entrance by flying in, of course, as he turns his attention to the Swellow with her too.] So this must be Soren. I didn't say this before, but it's a pleasure to meet you as well!