[ Dimitri’s breathing is still a little off, but it looks like he is wrenching calm back into place. He takes another deep breath then looks back to the man. ]

Ah yes, Ace, it’s- well, I would have preferred to meet under better circumstances, but it is a pleasure all the same. My name is Dimitri.

[ It feels weird not to give his full name, but Ace only shares his first, so Dimitri assumes this is what the man prefers. ]

Thank you for- [ interrupting helping saving ] joining me. Truly.