I imagine there were more pressing matters at hand that left mentions of other words to fall by the wayside.

[ Just a guess.

X’rhun slides into the seat opposite his friend, eyes roving over his expression. But a heartbeat ago, his feelings had been made plain, genuine surprise now smoothed over into something more Ardyn – that is to say, entirely difficult to read. However, X’rhun did not come this far as Ardyn Izunia’s friend without learning to read between the lines, and that brief glimpse is all he needs to infer how the other might be feeling. ]

I suppose if you’ve a desire to unravel the mystery of your appearance, we might start with the young lady which penned this article. She may be able to offer some insight.

But you needn’t decide such things right now. Dinner first, at the very least.