"I like to read books that slip through as well," Ariel admitted with a pleased sort of smile, as it was always nice to meet someone who enjoyed books. "Language is very interesting, isn't it? How much we are able to communicate with it - and how much is said without saying anything at all." Ah, body language and non-verbal comunication. "I do so like the way some words sound, especially." Certain sound combinations just sounded delightful coming off the tongue.
He looked down at the man's clothing, taking it in with an interested eye - a tailor's eye. He enjoyed the embroidery, as he liked little embelishments such as that. But he drew his eyes away, back up to the man - Darius's - face.
"It's nice to meet you, Darius" he said. "That's very nice embroidery. Nice stitching."