Rei didn't like to be rude, either, and since she looked so uncertain and alone, he didn't have the heart to insist on proper ways to address others.

"A week? It's only been a couple of days for me. I imagine a week hasn't given you much more time to figure out this place, so we're in the same boat, so to speak." At least Rei wasn't the only one out of the loop, so he could take comfort that he would be learning right alongside someone else.

"Your Master..." He looked at the small animal on her shoulder again. "Does he have a name?"