"Terribly sorry about the lack of introduction." He shuffles the box to fit under an arm and extends his hand to her to give a firm shake. "Charles Xavier. I'm settling in comfortably, if a bit temporarily. I've decided to stay at the inn until I decide on something a bit more permanent. It's become familiar and I quite like to meet the arrivals who are even newer than I."

"Might I ask what you're out shopping for?" The question sounds far more curious than prying.