[He chuckles back faintly, more sheepish than nervous as his shoulders also droop from the tension draining.]

It's okay, anyone would be surprised after getting warped to somewhere completely unfamiliar. I've done my share of unconventional traveling, but this is the first time it happened so suddenly. [Without any sign or warning, too. Those really unnerving whispers of 'perfect' and 'wonderful' don't count, since it's already too late by then...]

Yeah. I'm Jude Mathis. It's nice to meet you, Husk. [Sure the circumstances suck, but that's nothing new at this point. He does take a step forward too, it'd be awkward to stay further back now that they're having a conversation.]