Okay, so her taking her hand surprised him, and he made sure to give Hank a look that said he had not asked for that. He didn't know how old this girl was, and the last thing he wanted anyone to think was that he had a thing for under-aged girls. "I'll see you in a few, then."
Letting Tabitha lead him away, Jamie got the feeling that this was a girl who really couldn't care less about what other people thought. In a way, it was relaxing. He gave off an air of indifference himself, but it was usually just a shield, a way to keep other people at arm's length.
"So how long have you been here?" He was curious about his new friend and had a genuine interest in everyone who was at Xavier's now. With a grin, he added, "What are you in for?"