Angling his head, he watched the struggle curiously. The girl showed great desire to get to work and attempted with all her might to clean. His gaze was gentle for her struggle and he bowed his head in apology for startling her. "Forgive me for startling you."

Leaning to point to the bucket, he spoke lowly. "They know something is wrong in this part of the library. When books break open, chaos comes. The damage has to be fixed first."

Lowering the hood lightly, he crooked his fingers to the bucket until it calmed in her hands. "I am sorry, I do not think that we have met just yet. I am the Head Librarian."