History... [ he repeats the word as if mulling it over. though he feels that bump, he only seems to pause for a moment. he balances his own set of books on one hand. surprisingly steady for how heavy they are, before reaching out and grabbing a good number of cain's books. he then rolls his neck a little to the side, as if to express his displeasure at the previous contact. a little petty.... yeah.

but perhaps it goes both ways. he hears the satisfaction in cain's voice, but he pretends not to for the most part. instead he simply responds in tune. ] Curiosity is often a dangerous concept. [ a small pause, before he sets the books down on a table designed for patrons of the library to sit and read. ] But, in light of your confidence, I will continue to accompany you. Before that, however...

I require your body. [ he's still missing a few books. ]