[Annd he's turning even brighter red, almost matching some of the decorations in colour. Despite his embarrassment at the appraisal he can't stop a pleased smile in response.]

Alistair. I'm Alistair. [He gratefully latches onto that conversation thread like a drowning man. Or one trying not to put his foot in his mouth again.]

Is your name really Mystique? That's a bit odd. Or is it normal where you're from?

[Looking the way she does he's guessing she must be from some strange place, unlike anything he knows. So maybe it's not strange to her. It's oddly fitting though and he's quick to add-] It's a nice name and it suits you! Or I think it does.