[ Xenk smiles at Turo's comment, happy to hear that his presence is welcome. It helps that here, no one knows about Thay, and that most don't bat an eye at meeting people stranger than themselves. But he enjoys moments like these as well, moments that help him feels somewhat more... human. (Which is ironic because, lol, Turo.) ]

I did not have many opportunities such as these, before arriving here.

[ He blows on his tea before taking a sip. It's way too hot, but the heat doesn't bother him because of the whole partially undead thing. ]

I feel I am fortunate, to have to simply share tea and enjoy time spent with a friend.