Helena did not mind the stare at all. From what she'd all ready been experiencing in this place, not everyone would be privy to such knowledge. Though she was impressed by Fred's relation of the tradition of the handshake. She hadn't expected that. "It is hard to believe that such a tradition is universal across the millenia and across most every culture on this planet." It was fascinating, really. Not many things could be considered universal across the world, but the handshake was one. "Oh it's quite all right, don't worry about it." Helena smiled reassuringly and then stepped into the apartment.
Glancing around, her eye went directly to the few patches of writing on the walls that she could see. Well now, this was interesting. In her life, she didn't think she'd seen anyone write on walls, but that fact wasn't the prominent thought in her mind. Instead, her thoughts were captivated by the equations themselves. Foregoing all manners and simply asking if she could have a closer look, Helena walked over to the nearest one, reaching out with one hand and underlining the equation as she read it.
"Fascinating," she breathed as she followed the equation in her head. She then looked back at Fred and smiled. "Is this one of your theories?" Might as well get down to the point, and considering she was fascinated by this, she decided to ask about it. With any luck, it may help Fred feel a bit more comfortable. All ready Helena was finding herself having an affection for the other woman.