[And while other people duck and hide, one middle aged man, followed by a teenage boy, come out to greet them. The boy stands back for now, occasionally winking at a few of the ladies, while the man clears his throat]

You'll have to excuse my people's reactions, we've had a rough couple of days. A rough couple of years, really.

[He takes a moment to study their faces, frowning softly]

I'm...afraid I don't recognise any of you. What group are you travelling with?