[He stops when he sees that reaction. He wasn't trying to scare anyone - and while once he'd have been fine with making that happen, he's no longer as amused by being able to intimidate on accident.]

My name's Owen. [A pause as he considers what else to say.] I live here. I have for the past eight months. But I think you must be one of the new arrivals, because I'm not sure I recognize you.

So, how about it? Who're you?