A few days ago? Either they warmed up to each other rather quickly or it was a gross understatement, because they certainly seemed close for having just met. Unless that was normal for girls to warm up to others quickly; being of the male persuasion, Julian wouldn't have the faintest idea. Aside from Astoria and Keely, Julian didn't really interact with females, period.
...wait, that wasn't right. There was Bones and Vane. He couldn't forget about them. Though, thinking about it now, he was rather proud of himself for having reached beyond his own house to make friendly acquaintances. Mentally patting himself on the back, he watched with a raised eyebrow as Perks picked Astoria up.
Was she trying to show off or something? he wondered to himself. The hug seemed a bit unnecessary, but Julian wasn't going to comment on it. Of course, it would be rude not to respond to Astoria.
"You know I'm not one for showing off in public," he teased back. "I'd much rather do it behind closed doors."