[ He has a lingering suspicion that she's still unsteady, though he doesn't see any value in calling attention to it. Her voice is light when she questions him, and they've steered towards less fraught topics, so the walk will at least be less anxiety-inducing for him and hopefully a good distraction for her.

The scholars are likely very relieved or very disappointed to see them go. Ellis doesn't let himself look around to take stock. ]

No.

[ Though sometimes he cannot help but look for Mhavos, who has not returned and perhaps never shall. But Ellis glances around for him regardless before making any selections. ]

I finished the last book I'd borrowed, and needed to trade it for another so I'd have something to read after my shifts on watch.

[ It occurs to him that it's not such an exciting explanation, but oh well. ]