Though his interactions with their neighbors had been somewhat limited, his experiences bore her observation out. Even those less friendly and welcoming had appeared quite earnest, if nothing else; there was a strange sense of familiarity among them all that seemed to lend a sort of sincerity to their interactions, however fleeting. It was a tenuous pleasantness Navid did not expect to last, but he saw no need in allowing his practicality to encroach upon things now.
"I know what you mean," he said. "I only knew one fellow tenant prior to moving in, but everyone at the Halloween party was quite welcoming. Silly costumes and all."
It was good to meet everyone," he added. "I'm hoping management hosts a few more such events. Although I suppose at some point I'll throw some kind of fundraiser or other that will attract my building-mates' attention." Again he smiled, one brow quirking as an idea came to him. "You're quite good at this. I may end up calling on you for part of the decor."