"I'm awaiting the day we can download ebooks straight into our brains, I'm not much of a reader." Which would seem contrary to the pile of books she's got, but that's for research and it's necessary, so she'll do it. "Thanks, I'll try to actually pay attention to it when I'm reading it."

She smiles, seeming a little amused, and uses her foot to gently push out the chair opposite her. It's an invitation for Charles to sit; if they're going to chat, she'd rather do it with him sitting down instead of hovering.

"I got here almost two weeks ago. You?"