[Ah-- Phil does indeed recognize his neighbor, though as the kind of person who tends to keep to himself, he's never had a reason to speak with Day just yet. Still, he greets him with a soft smile, a genuine one rather than the perfunctory kind that he's been putting on for the benefit of the other guests all evening.]

Is that what they say about the moon in your world?

[He's genuinely curious! One of his favorite things about getting to speak with all of the nexuses at home was learning all about the different worlds they hailed from.]

Thinking about it, it does make sense with how it waxes and wanes. [He turns his head to look back up at the moon.] But to me... it always seemed more shy than anything else.