It's an entirely absurd situation, I agree. It's also not unthinkable that some of us might unknowingly be acquainted already.

A pleasure, "Wild Tiger". But wouldn't there be no need for an introduction if we already know each other? [He smiles pleasantly though, amused. After all, why not?] As you're aware, I'm Yuri Petrov. I have no alias that I know of. Doubtlessly we'll remember each other sooner or later.