[ His touch doesn't linger too long, and he drops his hand back into his lap. That smile on his face, however, stays right where it is. ]

I would say it's probably as amicable as they come. They are happy to let me do as I please, and in exchange I share with them anything new or interesting I might come across in my work.

They desire knowledge above all else, but not for any real purpose. They love to learn simply for the sake of it, and no piece of information is too small or insignificant. Needless to say, they were quite enthusiastic about my accepting an invitation to this place.