He smirks. "Different indeed. Though it's true that one would recognize them by their short stature. And beards, usually, although apparently not all dwarfs have them, despite common belief."

Fenris nods slightly, looking thoughtful. "Our lands, if they are in same world at all, separated just by bodies of water, must be far indeed. Though I have heard it suggested here that this is no the same world at all. In such a case, it would mean that what usually separates us may be not distance, but Veil."

Something seems to flicker and shimmer anxiously in the air, with a metallic tinge, and with a clinking sound, when he pronounces the word, but that passes quickly and then for a second or two he seems... upset? Ashamed of himself? It's hard to tell from his rather reserved expression.