[Volo hardly notices that he's got company until Gold says something, and when he realises, he doesn't seem embarrassed at being caught muttering.]

Hello!

[Once he sees who it is, he smiles in recognition.]

Yes, it's nice to see you again! Always good to see a familiar face, isn't it?

[With those formalities out of the way, Volo goes back to watching the lightning.]

Yes, indeed, I was just thinking about some...things! Does Ultern often get storms like this, do you know...? Is it normal for this time of year? I come from a place where big storms were not that common, you see...