Ivan nods, trying to memorize that name. He can't quite say how important this person is yet, any anyway, importance is relative - the kitchen maid was always more important to him than most of his noble relatives because she would actually spend time with him and sometimes sneak him treats. So whatever his status is, he may or may not become important, and learning his name is definitely a good start.

He'd still like to find out what the man does, but he can't quite dig up good words for that, so in the end he will just nod. "It is a pleasure to meet you." The words are stilted, too exact and heavily accented - a phrase that he learned and was told to use when people introduce themselves to him. "You are here?" He makes a wide gesture, meaning to ask if the other man is normally leaving here and if yes, where exactly.