While the young man had remained relatively impassive up until now, with his doll-like smile, the disappointment that creases his brow and tugs his lips downward is quite the contrast.

"I see, that is a shame." his arm retreats back under his cloak after Venom releases it. He had hoped to share this gift with Venom when he expressed interest, but alas, it's not to be. zaShunina doesn't allow it to bother him long, however, and soon his face is once again doll-like and placid.

"The book you were reading is part of a trilogy. I can retrieve the other volumes for you."