[ Kaveh's smile broadens when the other checks in, confirms that he's the person he's looking for, even as he shakes his head slightly. ]

I wouldn't say I'm his friend. We've only talked once. We met on the Network, and I guess he thought I was interesting enough to meet you.

[ He chuckles at that. ]

But otherwise, yeah. I'm Kaveh. It's nice to meet you.