[ Albedo is not holding onto the sketchbook particularly tightly, nor does he expect it to be taken, so it's quite easy for Lutha to snatch it, drawing a surprised noise from Albedo. But though he frowns, dismayed and a little worried that Lutha might damage it, Albedo simply holds his hands out in hopes the man will return it. ]

Ah -- If you wish, you may keep the sketch to do with as you like, but please give the rest of my notebook back.

[ There are no notes on this page save for a date penciled in the corner, but previous pages in the notebook have a variety of notes, observations, other sketches, and even a bit of experimental data, should Lutha choose to flip through it. ]

I do apologize if I have offended you in some way. I like to draw that which I find interesting, and both your determination to salvage that bread and the markings on your skin are striking.

[ Nothing about his tone is mocking or insincere. ]