[ There is a second where he worries he is being fast, too fast, since she's saying so; even though he got the vibes that she was alright with it, but--oh, it is okay?

He is far too easy to tease. But he also doesn't think twice about taking the hand, his hand stiff but easily grippable, not putting any pressure (he has to be careful about about he holds things--especially other people). He's happy for it--and happy for this opportunity, too. ]

O-okay. The café is nice. I always go there 'cause it's a short walk from my lab. [ And he knows the way from here. Maybe so does Heather, but he's been around a while enough to recognise the layout enough to feel comfortable to decide their direction, which way to walk. ]

Are you learning anything? Like, in school or whatever?