I mean... yeah, sure. I guess. [It was strange being asked like this. He can't remember when someone last asked him: do you want to be friends? point blank like this. Maybe back in primary school?

He scratches at his neck. Feeling suddenly unsure of how to answer.] I dunno, I guess we could hang out more? Not at work. Hanging out at work is what we are back home. I could, I dunno, do whatever you like to do when you're not at the archives some days? And maybe you could come kayaking with me sometime? I just got a new kayak. Came with the book. Hm, maybe I should check it for holes.