[Lera takes a few steps forward when the Mano and Ahura show up. Both get long looks; thanks to Virelai, she knows that Rhys can't speak, which is really something to be grateful for. That could have lead to an awkward moment. The Mano she sort of recognizes. After Gabe finishes the introductions, her face screws up for a moment while she looks at Jordan.]

Weren't we in home room together in ninth grade?

[She just blurts that out. Then she reddens and smiles awkwardly, lifting a hand to the back of her head.]

I -- ah, I mean, um -- my name is Lera Savinkov. The Mazda. It's a pleasure to have faces to go with the text.