To tell you the truth, I just asked a lot of questions in the presence of some accommodating ladies. No pardons necessary!

Ah, excellent! I was starting to feel a little lonely, drinking tea by myself. It's a pleasure, Shiki- do you mind if I call you Shiki? It's just your name is a bit long and foreign and I'd hate to bungle it. My name is Inigo, as I mentioned before.