Giles is hardly new, but this man seems several times more at ease than he is; he takes in the book and notes with immediate, honest interest. The smile of greeting is unexpected, but not unwelcome, and Eddie gets a small edge of one in return. He makes his way over.

"Hello-- you're one of our new arrivals, I expect?" He offers a hand, a hint more of smile, tired but polite. "Rupert Giles. I'm one of the Mentors of District One."