Bill just nodded and headed over to nip in behind the bar. Beer for himself and... bourbon for Richie. Yeah. He was returning with their drinks when Richie asked his question.
"I... w-wait, whuh-what? I, I d-don't... you've ruh-read my b-b-b-books?" he asked, sitting down beside Richie again once he'd set all the bottles down. He slumped a little in the seat and put his feet up on the bench opposite - he didn't think Bryn would mind too much.