[ As soon as his name's said, Thancred turns his attention away from the shelves to the unassuming man who's approached. He still registers as being Hyuran in Thancred's mind, even after moons spent here among a population made up of only Hyurs.

He wonders how many times Urianger and Himeka have been stopped with questions about their ears and horns, respectively. He's lucky enough to be able to blend in here. ]

In the flesh. [ He gestures down his front with a small flourish, then smiles and nods. ] And you're Kyle, if I'm not mistaken? I've had little luck so far with our search — we may need to question the shopkeeper.