[ It's hard to flash a smile back when it rarely leaves his face to begin with, but it does widen somewhat for a moment. Oh, and he has a little spiel for this too, to give in response for her name.

He frees one hand and puts it over the red heart-shaped patch upon his chest, leaving the other holding on to Cathy's. It's physical contact after all, and even a handshake helps, he knows! ]

Happy to meet you, Cathy! I'm Talrovian, legally, but I'm going to get it changed to 'Thomas' whenever I get back home. I'll answer to anything, though! I get all sorts of nicknames. Even 'hey you' works in a pinch!

[ With a gentlemanly little flourish, he gestures towards the common room couches. He won't move towards them any faster than she can, and he's prepared to let her lean on him. ]

Ask a bit or ask a lot! I'm happy to talk if talking makes you happy.