I've been working in the Library. I know a bit about caring for old books and I've been learning more. Before, in Adras, I was mostly living off my savings and before that I was working as a tutor and translator--of a language that no one here speaks, of course.

[His mouth twists into a wry smile.]

I don't think I'm truly suited to such quiet occupations, but with the headaches and fatigue, it seems to be what I can manage.