[ Erik gives the man a more lingering look this time, almost scrutinizing in the way his eyes move up and down. That sounds a little conceited to Erik, but that's an observation he keeps to himself. This is not the place or time to alienate the only other person around.

Besides, if he's here, that's double the memories for the birds to centre on. ]

Very well. [ Doctor it is, it seems. ] Erik Lehnsherr.

[ He could have just not shared a name, it's not like he's feeling particularly inclined to chat right now. Certainly not as eager to do it as this man seems to be. ]

You'll forgive me if I'm not in the mood to quote books right now. [ And if he has a favorite, he doesn't really feel like sharing it either. ] Let's just keep walking. We can ignore them.

Well. He can try, that's for certain.