His gaze softened, tan cheeks tinged with a blush once more. "I had a lot more energy then. Perhaps I would not get so easily exhausted by late night sessions in the workshop." He chuckled softly. "But I am glad you like me as I am. That means a lot." And perhaps he shouldn't have sounded so surprised by the admission.

"Oh, most likely. I nearly suggested we visit the library when we first met, but I had thought we might do just that. It did not make for good conversation. Your schooling was... different than mine, I gathered? Socially, at least."