He waves his free hand.

"Ah, no, it's just a name I'd heard. And you say some of the same, ah, I guess phrases of culture would be a way to put it." In the most roundabout confusing way. But that's a relief because he's really not prepared to explore that whole situation.

"I'm sorry to bring up your family though." He understands, of course, how painful that can be. "Still, it is nice to meet you, Señora Laica."