"Oh- ah... I'm sorry, I didn't mean to startle you. Let me get that," Allen supposed the library probably wasn't ideal for conversation. Maybe he should've thought things through a little better before diving in. Still, this man's annoyed face was not nearly as intimidating as Renji's had been. Perhaps if he they got to talking, he would warm a bit.

He offered the book, managing to look apologetic as well. "I'm Allen Walker," he managed a smile, thin as it might be. "My morning was fine, thank you for asking." In truth it'd been anything but fine, and he was worried that Tyki might try to go murdering people, shinigami in particular, the moment evening hit. But that was hardly a way to go starting conversation.