[ it's embarrassing how awkward this makes him feel, because he doesn't want to feel awkward. the truth of the matter just happens to be that martin blackwood is excellent at friendliness, but tends to be complete rubbish when it comes to actual friendship. ]

Books are fine. Honest. It just - means a lot, to know someone is thinking about me.

[ that jon is thinking about him. he feels his ears go red again, and hastily adds: ]

I have seen the movie. Is it going to spoil the book for me? [ jurassic park, that is. ]