Narvin sat with his shoulders slumped in a defensive curl, keeping the rest of the world out for a little while.

It occurred to him that he should say something, preferably something good and eloquent. Something to make up for invading Kay's space and make him well disposed to Narvin and inclined to let him stay for a while as he rests from the party.


...


Nope, there were no words. After a very long silence, he fell back on basic lines.

"Hello."