He almost stepped back, upon hearing the female voice speak in Japanese, then in English. He went over what he needed to say, as well as the proper motions of ettiquette, in his head. Then, with a little trepidation, Alfred opened the door slowly, and stepped inside, he put down the duffle carefully, next ot the entrance door, and moved within a respectable distance from the desk. With obviously practiced, though not fluid grace, he bowed as was proper. "<em>Konnichi-wa, Kiminikobe-no-sensei.</em>" he said, minding his pronunciation well, but unable to truly hide off his German accent. Hopefully the fact that he knew how to use the language would be of help. "My name, is Alfredus Thomas Darsten. I have been sent here to study under your supervision, as per my father's wishes." he said, keeping his posture open, but strong. As any warrior should..