"That's certainly a good way to fill the time, I'm glad that worked out for you," Krem said with a smile. He wondered if that meant she had met Dorian yet--probably, if she was going to be spending any amount of time in the archives. "And I'm glad you like that coffee shop. It's one of my favorites. I go out of my way for it."

He sipped his wine as well, admiring her for a moment, how she filled the space elegantly.