[It isn't the first assurance he's received, but it's always a good sign to learn that the leader you may follow is not mysteriously absent — is instead present, here, willing to speak. Maybe that's why they have become so attached to the Earl, whose fatherly presence has touched all of their lives. Tyki doesn't know; the world before the Earl feels so far away now.]

Silco, good to meet you. [If he finds it strange to receive no surname, it doesn't show. Truthfully it's not strange to him at all.] I'm Tyki Mikk, but just 'Tyki' is fine.

I think I'll mingle a bit more, see what people here have to say about Highstorm and this Lady Yima. I'll see you around?

[He offers a cheers to the other man with his glass, ice jingling with the movement.]