If Vaelin was surprised by the mans sudden appearance he did not show it, he regarded the new figure with a lofted a brow and inclined his head. "Dependant on the person, I have yet to come across a name that I feel any sentimental connection to." His eyes glanced over the mans appearance from head to toe. "I would take it that you are Thomas, the one that Saturnia spoke of - I have been here for a little while and encountered some cross members, I do believe I annoyed one of them quite thoroughly."