"Ah, then very fortunate that you ran into me! I've been dreamwalking for quite some time! My name is Alastor, my dear! I'd shake your hand to properly greet you, but I'm currently lacking in that department! Ha!"

His shadow rose from the ground, occupying three-dimensional space in the form of a stag. It focuses on Alastor for a moment as it silently receives its orders from him. Then it darts off.

He looked back towards the newcomer before gesturing with his head to his back, him still in that pseudo-kneeling position. "Might as well hop aboard, my dear! Depending on what my shadow finds out, we might have to move quickly, and my legs are decidedly longer than yours!"