[Aymeric was honestly ashamed of his reaction. It wasn't as though unique or fantastical beings were uncommon in his world... only that he hadn't seen much of the world. It was a testament to his status as a member of a hitherto isolationist and relatively xenophobic nation.

He cleared his throat.]

Again, I must offer my deepest apologies. It was wholly unbecoming of me, and not mine intent to offend. Please - [He gestured to one of the pews - if they could be called such given their curvature around the circular room.] Don't let me ward you away.