Of course. Why wouldn't he reach out to someone who's had a difficult time?

"I can't say I've ever heard of Etheria, either." He offers a smile, "But don't worry about it. That just gives us plenty to talk about later."

And Claude is nothing but curious. "For now, let's focus on these masks. I also received one but... You could say I'm not very fond of masks." There are some fresh, not so pleasant memories associated with them. Luckily, it had spared him from the same fate as her, "Who knows how many other masks are out there."

As for her mask? The one he'd tossed on the ground? He's going to step on it, digging his heel into the dirt. The material is some weird plastic or whatever so of course it doesn't break but let him just take out some of his frustration on it. Let this cursed mask know how troublesome it was!!!