Curufiin smiles brightly again, to diffuse any tension his sudden appearance might have caused. He notes that the panther is very protective of Drizzt, and this suggests a good relationship between the two.

"I'd be happy to join you," he answers. "Pleased to meet you, Drizzt and Guenhwyvar! I'm Curufin, an Elf of the First Age of Arda. That's Middle-earth to anyone who knows of my world. But Drizzt, you're another Elf, are you not? What is your world called? And of course, we are both Void Warriors from the Voidtrecker Express."