[ silver eyes crinkle a little at the edges when he smiles this time, and he shakes his head. ]

I feel a lot of them have been around so long they've forgotten that time means anything. They have all the time in the world, but they forget we have to work on a schedule because of chasing after limited lifespans of our charges.

[ however, his attention turns to the book afterward, his head tilting slightly. ]

A good book is a fine exchange in my eyes though, I will admit.