Smiling, James shook her hand politely. [i]I wish I knew. It's rare to meet a woman so pretty as you in a place like this. Can I help you find anything? There's lots of good books around this building. Hamlet, Macbeth, The Tempest! Books on art, fashion, music, theatre, mechanics. There's lots of comic books. I usually get to keep the back issues for helping tidy up, so you can borrow them, if you're into that kind of book.[/i] He blushed. [i]But, I am babbling. What do you like?[/i] He leant on the shelf, ensuring not all his weight was on it.

The young man was genuinely polite and kind, seemingly happy in her company. Giving her a wink, he adjusted his glasses. [i]Allow me to carry your books, if I may.[/i]