"Ki. You can call me Herbert." He accepts the handshake, nothing especially noteworthy about it. He sounds as if he may be a little awkward, picking out the best words to come across favorably, but not quite so good with choosing his tone, but he doesn't shy away from a handshake.

"Yes, from college. He's changed a little." His eyebrows go up, and he might be joking about this being pretty damn obvious, but he's also not reacting badly to it, and trying to convey that. Because, really, he would just like to learn more. As much as he can. In fact, the hearts will make an excellent excuse to begin being curious.

"He mentioned your work. That's outside of my experience. What are they for?"