I'm okay, [Somewhat quick to reassure, and she smiles more, though it is tinged with a little- not really embarrassment but the continued contact flusters her as much as it is pleasant. The books are held close to her chest and finally she answers further.] I love reading, and there's so much in these books that I didn't know about. I just get a little carried away, I guess?

[But... since he asked...?] But... I would really like taking a break and doing something together, too?