[It all happened so fast, the flash of lightning, the pain in his backside as he hit the ground, and hard... Before he knew what was happening, he could hear the death cries of the Coeurl as the summoner made quick work of it.

By the time he has regained his wits, Tala is offering him a hand. He smiles up at her, taking it with his own, rising to his feet with her aid.]

Aye, that I can, though little would I be able to had you not stopped that coeurl dead in its tracks.

[Though he looks a touch bashful for a moment.]

Here I had come to offer you mine aid, but it looks as though 'twas I who needed yours. I thank you, Lady—

[He lets that trail a bit, as if an invitation for her to introduce herself.]