[It's very tempting to keep a firm grip on the book and elbow past the other man. He's not particularly concerned with being rude, and he does want to at least skim through this tome (along with the not-inconsiderable collection he'd previously amassed.) Whoever this is can wait until Altaïr is done, whenever that might be.
The unexpected recognition is enough, however, to surprise him and loosen his grip. The newcomer gets the book.]
If that's how you'd put it.
[It's not wrong, exactly. There were a variety of rooftops, and he had enjoyed pushing himself.]
Is there a reason I should not have?
[There are many, actually, but that doesn't mean he has to acknowledge them.]
what a lovely meet-cute
The unexpected recognition is enough, however, to surprise him and loosen his grip. The newcomer gets the book.]
If that's how you'd put it.
[It's not wrong, exactly. There were a variety of rooftops, and he had enjoyed pushing himself.]
Is there a reason I should not have?
[There are many, actually, but that doesn't mean he has to acknowledge them.]