[At the arm slung around his shoulder, Cain feels heat rise in his face as a product of the vulnerable sentiment he's shared and the ease of physical proximity. The gratitude radiates from Fitz's end of the empathy bond and in return Cain channels in-kind fondness, if a bit gruff and reluctant to show it. Shared emotions speak for themselves.

Of course, he does inevitably elbow Fitz off with amiable annoyance, sharp side smile belying the playful shove back. That's just how he is.]

You think textbooks are light reading? Wow. As if you couldn't scream "huge nerd" any more than you already do.

[Brushing off his hands, Cain rises to his feet. There's some reluctance to share if only because all the titles will reveal the level of his knowledge, i.e. extremely beginner. Most follow remedial math class outlines.]

By the way, wanna ask you about something. Not about textbooks, though. Before you get your hopes up.