[A changeling perhaps. A creature left behind in place of a human, only he's too confused and lost to really make it amongst humanity. Except in times like now. Her mood is infectious.]

More romance... for me...

[Though Jane Austen might be something fun to try. He wonders if he's read any before.]

I'll find... whatever I can... I'll bring back... a good haul... maybe find... a bag... or borrow a pillowcase... from here... Halloween... for readers...