[He blinks, taking a moment to catch up to the fact this wasn't just a customer. Ah. That explained why she looked familiar.]

[It was easy enough to smile in return to a smile like that, and he even takes her hand without hesitating- though his grip is very light.]

I've heard a little about you. I'm Takeshi Hongo, it's a pleasure to meet you.

[Apparently she'd heard about him in some respect. Hadn't she been staying in Union...?]

I take it your family told you I was here?