Allen had been about to hunt for a way out of Nesreca, but that would have to wait. The rhythmic thud of boots announced his arrival just a moment later, Timcanpy right behind him, followed by a brief silence as both boy and golem came to a sudden halt at the landing so Allen could just... look at Matt for a moment. Or rather, at the air above his head ― habit, you see. The intensity of his gaze soon melted away into a smile.

"Hello," came the warm greeting, breaking the silence before it could stretch into the realm of discourtesy. "You must be Matt."