[His accent is interesting, and, well, kinda cute. But boys don't usually like being told that they're cute, so she keeps that to herself, her smile turning a shade more sincere.

She closes her book and sets it on her lap, and shifts herself slowly as she speaks to sit up properly and address him.] Did you get the low down yet? I explain the tower to new arrivals all the time, I can totally give you the exposition dump if you still need it.