"Trust me, the pleasure is all mine," Lucas said with that same smile, returning the handshake and releasing the man's hand, already moving towards the indicated door. "It's one thing to talk with someone through emails and letters and the like, but it's completely different to meet them in person. I don't think you can get a real feel for a person until you can look them in the eyes."
He stepped forward, pushing the door open and holding it for Xavier. "It's easy to tell if someone's going to screw you over. You can read everything about a person if you just look at him." His smile was crooked, his own eyes bright as they stepped out into the afternoon sunlight. "And I admire you for being able to live on the lower levels. I just couldn't though. Too..." He wrinkled his nose, trying to find the word that he wanted.
"Homely. My mother says my tastes are too expensive. I just like to think that I have exceptional taste." He paused, then laughed, stepping ahead several steps so he could look face on at Xavier. "Not that I'm putting your taste down, mind you, so don't think that I'm saying that! I just prefer something a bit nicer, that's all!"