"Eric . . ." he left off there, taking her hand and gently shaking it.  The mouse-model held her hand a bit longer than was strictly necessary and smiled indulgently at the introduction.  Eric left his last name off, figuring most people knew him.  Or perhaps she didn't.  If not, that could be fun.  Once he released Laura's hand, he waited, either for a sign of recognition, an invitation to join her, or a dismissal.