[Cecil steps forward a few paces to sniff Carosel curiously in greeting, and Al shrugs.] Well, it is hard to keep track of everything going on here! But yeah, might be a good idea to slow down maybe a tad.

Hehe, I don't think we did with all the talk about weird owls in backpacks. My name's Alphonse. [He holds up a hand for her to shake with a friendly grin.] And you?