[ In the same way she's taking stock of him, he's doing the same with her. The visible signs of injuries don't go unnoticed, nor do the dark circles. It's enough for him to figure that where she had come from before Abraxas had been trying. ]

Probably. But I don't spend much time here.

[ And he's having second thoughts of spending more time here after this. He nods towards the pile of books, extending a hand in silent offering to help her. ]

Did they put you to work right away or do you enjoy dodging books too?