[ He blinks at that snap, but otherwise doesn't react outwardly - inwardly, though? Man, that was unexpected. Did something happen in the library? Or... what? ]

Yeah. I agree.

[ He'd elaborate, maybe throw in some sort of self-deprecating joke, but-- no, never mind, not important. Because right this moment, the kid is walking away and then suddenly dropping like a damn rag doll. Thank the goddess for demonic reflexes - he drops along with him, grabs him before he can potentially hit the ground hard and do any more damage to himself. ]

Okay, what was I just sayin' about sittin' down? [ Sigh. ] I'm not buyin' that you're fine, so tell me how to help.