The man seemed flustered. Percy could relate. He was not much for speaking strangers. It had been easier since he'd met Anna, but he still felt rather less at ease when endeavoring to communicate outside those he knew. Quin always said he looked angry when he was that way, but Percy knew better. He just didn't want to speak to anyone. Apparently a scowl kept them away.

"Ah. What are you curious about?" Facts. Those were a comfortable place for him to speak. Nothing personal or judgmental, just question he could easily answer. Or at least he could send him in the direction of a book that might help him. That stack of books looked overwhelming and would likely leave the man feeling more confused than when he had begun.

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