Oh, that's a new one. In all these years, I hadn't thought of it quite like that, but now you've said, yes, I suppose I am. Among other things!

[ He can't be entirely sure what thoughts are running through the other man's mind, but he also doesn't completely miss the look in his eyes. Naturally, anyone newly summoned here is going to be a bit out of sorts. Well, anyone who isn't the Doctor; he'd adjusted quite easily, his frustrations at being trapped here aside. But there's a certain other look in the man's eyes that tells him there's more to it. Seemingly. ]

The Doctor — here to help, finder of people, at your service, insert other congenial phrases here.

[ He holds his hand out, offering it to shake. ]