[He seems startled by the voice, and looks up as though coming out of a daze. Once his eyes light on Beatrix and he identifies her as the likely speaker, he dips his head, tone apologetic and words quiet.]
Good evening.
[... A moment later, he corrects himself ruefully.] ... I suppose we have no means of knowing with any certainty what time of day it is.
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Good evening.
[... A moment later, he corrects himself ruefully.] ... I suppose we have no means of knowing with any certainty what time of day it is.