[ despite the observatory being used as a welcoming hub, john wasn't expecting anyone to take a great interest in him unless he initiated contact. it takes her calling him by his first name to pull him away from his ruminations and ground him. ]
Mmm? [ he inclines his head to look at her. she doesn't strike him as familiar, but he's had trouble in this area before. then again, this isn't like bumping into an old acquaintance back in the city and he turns to face her, trying not to let any tea slosh over the rim of his mug. ] Yeah, that's me. Hi.
[ His voice is friendly enough, but punctuated with confusion. ]
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Mmm? [ he inclines his head to look at her. she doesn't strike him as familiar, but he's had trouble in this area before. then again, this isn't like bumping into an old acquaintance back in the city and he turns to face her, trying not to let any tea slosh over the rim of his mug. ] Yeah, that's me. Hi.
[ His voice is friendly enough, but punctuated with confusion. ]