Watching realisation dawn on Shirogane's face was something of a eureka moment for Warsman; the very last impression he thought he'd be combating that day was of someone so utterly dismissive of those around him that he saw fit to demand their attention by throwing someone else's (probably expensive) property at them.

"You hadn't," he answered gently. "I was reading at the time. I really should have been more aware, but..." But it really was a startling read. He paused, glancing almost plaintively to the floor again. "... not to undermine my apology, but... do you think you could help me find it? The book, that is. I have a sneaking suspicion it might have been a first edition."