[Him it is. And he's a clever creature, too. Obviously knows that Darin and Aerith are talking about him. She can't help but admire that. All of the familiars are likely that intelligent.]

Sounds to me like the two of you are going to wind up close friends when everything's all said and done.

[And banter should exist between friends. It's not much of a friendship if one can't handle everything that comes with the other person.]

It's very nice to meet you. Now then, have you decided what to name him? Or did he tell you what his name is?