[Very neighbor. Much bonding. Sure, this is usually where the other person would give their name in turn, but honestly Topher doesn’t care much about social traditions on the best of days. So, it all works out.]

Great. You know my name, I know about your propensity for violence against nature. That’s...better than nothing. [Oh, hell with it. He’s restrained himself long enough.] Can I ask you something -- about the arm?

[He’s asking permission before jumping into the question. That's like a whole new layer of empathy.]