[He opens his eyes slowly-but it is when he sees who speaks, that he starts-most of him, he is familiar with. There have been a few slight changes, here and there, but...

Gongenzaka stands, a mix of emotions on his face. Shame-he should have sought out those he knew, but perhaps he had assumed they had left. Relief-at least this one is still here, but all the same...

He bows his head.] I, the man Gongenzaka, must apologize... ...You should have been notified the moment it were possible; and instead of seeking to do so, I foolishly assumed.

[Well. Maybe not foolishly. The ringmaster DID make that radio-wide announcement...]