You had a bad day.

Mal floated the crystals down, missing the stare from Emily as he focused on the task, he gathered the crystals together in the air between her and him. Mal dispelled them, each dissolving into a small cascade of blue rose petals, and his attention returning to Emily as she spoke.

Mal smiled softly, as she assured him, and he tried to not to look at Emily too directly to make her nervous, "Thank you Emily, it's nice to hear it from someone."

"I do feel a bit guilty though, I've taken so much of your time." Mal grinned slightly, he had enjoyed her company.

Mal spoke quietly, "So long," he stayed seated for a while longer. Spending some time to reflect on the conversation he had with his new acquaintance, and to think about the day.

He decided that she was right, he wasn't the kind of person to run and hide. His vigor renewed he left his place of rest and headed out of the library to continue his day.