I'm happy to refer to you two in whatever manner you prefer, of course. Ion-san and Ion-san is just. . . [AWKWARD. but anyway]

[he does perk up, remembering that conversation]

Ah, yes. I remember. I was standing in the foyer looking for a door. Though I long since think my question as to how we were transported here has been answered.

[MAGICAL APPEARING DOORS and all that]