Yes. So I've been reading.

[He lifts his own book into view briefly, letting her know that he's been doing his best to catch up with things.

There's a part of him inwardly goading him, pointing out how easy a target she would make. So simple to lead her somewhere dark where no one would notice the act.

He ignores it, swallowing once.]

I'm... looking for a couple friends of mine, but I don't think they're here. Have you found someone? Someone you know, I mean. Someone close.