[ Erik wasn't honestly worried about her recognizing him. She had said nothing until now after all, and he's still intent on sticking to the new name he'd chosen for himself. There's no sign that he's still in the same world, but there's not yet sign that he isn't there either, and he would rather be safe than sorry.
But when she mentions that she knew himm once, it renders that whole effort pointless. At least around her, it seems. Part of him almost wants to push back, insist that his name's Henryk and she's got him confused with someone else, but the surprise on his face probably gives him away as it is.
He keeps his gaze fixed on her for a few good seconds, caution but no open hostility. For now. ]
Who are you?
[ He doesn't mean just her name. He means who she is, and how well did she really know him. It's good to see you again— that should be a good sign, but really, he can't be sure of that, can he? ]
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But when she mentions that she knew himm once, it renders that whole effort pointless. At least around her, it seems. Part of him almost wants to push back, insist that his name's Henryk and she's got him confused with someone else, but the surprise on his face probably gives him away as it is.
He keeps his gaze fixed on her for a few good seconds, caution but no open hostility. For now. ]
Who are you?
[ He doesn't mean just her name. He means who she is, and how well did she really know him. It's good to see you again— that should be a good sign, but really, he can't be sure of that, can he? ]