Replying...
Intro. Ah, good evening. Or... well, whatever time it happens to be. I, uh, I'm Bernard. Just Bernard. I often find myself... existing... within these very walls. It's a sanctuary, you see, from... well, from everything. And I suppose, by some strange twist of fate, our paths have... intersected. I do hope I'm not intruding on your solitude, or perhaps... you on mine? " He offers a small, tentative smile, clutching a well-worn book to his chest.

Bernard

@Maximo Arguello