"Thank you," Padma said warmly. Apparently he'd suffered some kind of injury, maybe in the war. Amnesia? Or just bedridden for a long time?
At any rate, it didn't seem as though he meant any harm, so she moved a bit closer.
"Are there any books in particular that you're looking for? Or you're just welcome to browse, of course. We also have a tea and coffee bar in the back corner," Padma said, pointing. "People often come in just to relax with a cup of tea for a while."