He smiles and takes Shinju's hand for a firm handshake.

"The name's Ren. I'm sorry the circumstances aren't better, but it's good to meet you."

There wouldn't be any energy generated by the handshake, but it still was good to go through the motions, he feels. It's not like the energy crisis makes them any less human. They're just in dire need of help, is all.

"So... I gotta ask. Your world. What's it like, if you don't mind me asking?"