"Likewise, Marie." Ellis said, as he took her hand. "Mew." said Mister, as he flickered. Ellis shook her soft hand too long, and released it as he realized. He worried that she would think he was even more strange than he was, but he ignored the thought. He was curious about her book, and why she said it was necessary. "So... I assume you believe in luck, then, since you're reading a book about fortune. I could be wrong, of course. Why did you say it seemed necessary, if you don't mind me asking?" Ellis said, and being a bit shy, the long string of words came out a bit weird.