"Paula. It's a pleasure." And he shakes his head, offering a sympathetic little smile. "Please, no, I won't find you a bore. I haven't been here that long myself. Not even two months. Are you all right?"

He spreads his hands slightly. "Forgive me if I'm prying. Others were helpful to me when I arrived, I feel the least I can do is offer the same. Are you still at the inn or have you found somewhere else? And work?"