Vladimir smiled lightly keeping his face forward, the stranger obviously wanted some semblance of privacy. "My name is Vladimir, and yes my hearing is well above average. It is not invasive to ask another their name, but it is rather rude to get someones name with out giving your own." He said softly, violet eyes glancing off to the right. His clothes may have been new looking, but his shoes told a different tale, he tucked those underneath the bench, "It is rather late to be out for those who have a warm bed to be in." He said softly and ran his fingers across the wooden case in his lap.