The precise translation of the profanity is lost on him, but it's hard not to get the gist. He turns to see where it's coming from, raising his eyebrows with polite surprise and pretending he doesn't notice the way the books shift perilously under his feet when he moves.

"Oh, I will in just a moment. Don't worry. All I need to do is reach this one up here and I'll have everything put back the way I found it. You'll never know anything was out of place at all." He flashes her a bright politician's smile.