[The bad thing about fur that pretty much protects you from the elements is that it's also dense enough to soak water like a sponge. Even after drying himself enough to not be splashing water where he's standing, he still looks like he got out of the pool two seconds ago.]

Oh! Oh, my--my manners are slipping, sorry. I'm Filbo Fiddlepie. I'm... [He makes sure his sash is showing his title] I'm the mayor. Well, not of this ship, I'm the mayor back at home. Nice to meet you even if it involved almost drowning and all that.