[ Regis blinked, and the green eyes softened. The teen was clearly miserable, and that was not a good thing, for anyone. ]

All right, then, let's start from the top.

Hi, my name is Regis. I've also just arrived and have a bunch of things to do at home, so I know I should be there, but since I can't figure out a way to go back yet, I'd like to learn more about this place. Maybe with the thought of finding a way to go back.

Any of this sound like it might make sense?