"You're Thomas right?" came from behind Thomas, who tuned around to see who was speaking to him, "I thought I have seen you around."

"Yup, Thomas Smith, right here!" Thomas replied, "You're Jaques, aren't you? Do you speak any French at all?"

Just after Thomas replied to the boy who he thought was Jaques, the new kid answered his question.

"Hey there, Aeden, welcome to Gringore!" Thomas said to Aeden, glad to know the new boy's name. When Thomas saw that he had his hand stuck out, he grabbed it to help him to his feet.