Billy's sudden appearance caused the elf to blink in surprise and his eyes immediately flicked down to the teen's outstretched hand. Nokosi was slow to respond, and when he did he sounded just a tad confused.

"I...yes? Yes."

Man, did word ever travel fast. In retrospect, it would make all the sense in the world that if he went to find Ronnae, who was alone, Kaya would have wound up meeting with Billy sooner or later. This was sooner.

Whatever bit of disorientation he had faded very quickly and he returned the gesture, reaching out to shake Billy's hand.