It may be the first subtlety of theirs that he catches, but he catches it nonetheless. Something about the information bothers them, or at least surprises them.
This isn't shocking, he supposes. Normal enough of a reaction to finding out someone you've never met has an academic interest in your life.
"Well no one can accuse me of not being forthcoming," he says matter-of-factly. "Imagine you wondering why I know so much! No, better I told you now."
Maybe. It's not like there's precedent, he just has to hope straightforward is best. Feels like it, though...
"Pah! Enough, I've plenty of work to do." Lemm rises from his seat and sets down his cup half-finished. "You'll have to excuse my getting back to it, but I have my collection to think about. Are you comfortable there? And don't pretend - that sibling of yours would sooner watch me sit there embarrassed than admit they're not keen on a seat, and I won't have the fuss from two of you."
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This isn't shocking, he supposes. Normal enough of a reaction to finding out someone you've never met has an academic interest in your life.
"Well no one can accuse me of not being forthcoming," he says matter-of-factly. "Imagine you wondering why I know so much! No, better I told you now."
Maybe. It's not like there's precedent, he just has to hope straightforward is best. Feels like it, though...
"Pah! Enough, I've plenty of work to do." Lemm rises from his seat and sets down his cup half-finished. "You'll have to excuse my getting back to it, but I have my collection to think about. Are you comfortable there? And don't pretend - that sibling of yours would sooner watch me sit there embarrassed than admit they're not keen on a seat, and I won't have the fuss from two of you."