[ Better. Much better. Joshua can actually stand to breathe in his own skin and in his garments, which look near new...minus the tattered ends, but this man has done enough for him already. No need to add impromptu seamster to his accolades. ]

Truly, I am grateful. All this, and I have yet to even give you a proper introduction.

[ He'd already compromised all sense of good decorum by showing up to a party dirty and smelling of swamp, but he's always one to compensate where he can. Balancing the plate with one hand, his other moves to his chest as he attempts a slight bow. ]

Joshua Rosfield. It is a pleasure to meet one as skilled in the sanitation arts as you.

[ He's sure the man's magic probably extends beyond that, but he can't help the small tease. ]

–And I was just about to sample this city's offerings, though this is far more than my stomach can hold, I am afraid. Would you care to have some?

[ He knows there's a whole buffet a few feet from them, but he's struggling to keep his plate leveled here. ]