"You know, I read in a psychology book once that the fear of possibility can sometimes overcome rational fear: being afraid of what's actually in front of you. Most of these folk are pretty jumpy, so I'm glad to see you're not." His voice was young, perhaps only early twenties? Maybe even younger. He spoke in a friendly tone as if he already knew the man. Slumping his shoulders, he realized he was speaking to a complete stranger. "Sorry, force of habit. Name's Aloysious, who are you?"