Books seemed like a good thing to pass the time with, and Theodore would need more besides his mostly empty Compendium to keep his mind occupied until the Velvet Room was opened. So when he's waved down by the stranger he's quite happy to give him his time. Well, mostly.

The (former) resident peered at the poster, then frowned. He would need to read the first one. Excuse him he will just go inside to buy the first book, and then he will return outside. Money for food? Ha! "I am! What is this particular series about?"