[A for... no not even an A for effort but here have a gold star sticker. Kaoru seems unperturbed at least, moving on smoothly. no one has to deal with an awkward situation, how good!]

If that is your preference. [and sir roy thorton will even be spared a second bow, though that's Kaoru's first inclination when it comes to introductions.] My name is Kaoru Nagumo. It's a pleasure to meet you, though the circumstances are... certainly not favorable.