[It is not in the least bit exciting. But she finds for the moment that is perfectly acceptable. It makes it much easier to pretend she doesn't care who is watching them as they make their way from the corridor, or how red her face must be. Look at them. They are perfectly fine.]

Oh? I had no idea you were such a voracious reader, Mr. Ellis. You must tell me what sorts of books you like best. I might be able to recommend a few of my favorites, and then we could discuss them when we make our way out to study new rifts and so on. A small club, as it were.

[It's all fine.]