"I did have a lot of fun," Ash said, "and I often do when out in my element and with someone who I can show that sort of adventure to. But I guess it wasn't so bad being out in the woods either. Watching a bunch of birds and just talking." And he had. It wasn't like him to admit that spending time with a girl alone was fun when it didn't involve sex, but it was true.
They arrived at the bookstore and he opened the door, waiting for Lyra to step in for him to follow after, "So what sort of books are you looking for?"