He still didn't notice and kept right on sorting. Perhaps he didn it so he wouldn't be disturbed or distracted.

She tapped him on the shoulder

He jumped a foot in te air and frantically turned oun his hearing aids, befor eturning t see who it was. He blushed when he saw her there. "O-oh, um, sorry about that....how long were you waiting?""

"Not too long. I came to ask how you were liking this job."

"I don't mind it. Anything's better then trying to explain homework to people. As much as I like reading and learning, trying to tutor some of my relatives is downright impossible."

"I mean compared to working outside, but that's...good to know, I guess."

"I dont mind t either one to be honest. Thouh o do prefer not being in the sun."

"Good. How often do you try to build muscle? She asked, eyeing his arms

"um....not very often...Unless it involves carrying books from the taale to the shelf or vice versa."

"So never."