Kadaj tried his hardest not to look too disappointed, instead nodding in acknowledgment of her words and deciding to move on. No point in thinking about Yazoo and Loz right now if neither he nor the girl knew where they were.

He forced a bright smile upon learning her name, a little amused at her curtsy and sweeping into an elaborate low bow in response. That was probably a bit too over-the-top, but whatever, it was fun and he wasn't about to be outdone by this "Tris." "My name is Kadaj," he replied, slowly rising. "I don't have any nicknames, really, nor do I particularly want any."

A little more genuinely amused now, he looked over at her, gaze lingering on that curious sparking hair. "Here to meet someone? I might be able to help with that... You see, I've recently become acquainted with the very same person you're here to meet. He's already proven himself to be particularly adept at locating people, so there's no need to worry in that respect."

Kadaj remembered something from their earlier conversation, and in a slightly softer tone, he said, "He can help both of us find our families."