The Heartwood i bet my life

The other male said that Pantaleimon was fine, though he sounded like he didn't mean it much. He also refrained from introducing himself, though Pantaleimon had hoped that her own introduction would cause him to do so. He then spoke poorly of Ankyra Sound, and Pantaleimon wondered if there was anything she could do to salvage this situation that seemed to spiral out of control. "I, ah, of - of course," Pan muttered, though not very convincingly so. "I'm there because... because of Mother Sea and Mother Moon. Even though they -- I mean, I... I guess it's where I belong, with the Goddesses." Pantaleimon shared an awkward smile with the dark male.

After a brief pause Pantaleimon asked him, hesitantly but curious, "What, uhm... Can I ask your name?" Pantaleimon wagered an awkward, uncomfortable smile that ended up looking more like a grimace.