[She looks at the outstretched hand in confusion a moment, before reaching out to grasp his. It's clear she's uncertain about it, but look, she's trying too!!]

Forgive me, I have never had contact with Westerners before I came here, or most men. If I seem strange, it is not a reflection on you.

[Ouse tilts her head curiously.] Where are you from, if I may ask?