"Sounds like it," he replies without judgement. He knows a thing or two about unfortunate history. Her advice makes him smile wryly. "I'm sure I'll be fine, then. I am very good at ignoring others." Despite his standoffish attitude, there are only a few things that truly push his buttons. The rest rolls off the back of his well-tailored suit.

He shrugs casually after taking another sip of mocha. Getting down to the dregs, but that's all right. "Sure, I'll take any suggestions you have. Are these books available in the Nexus library." A pause. "Are they electronic, by any chance?"