[Well, he's certainly not entitled to a stranger's life story. If Felix doesn't want to share the real reasons, he won't push.

He certainly seems interested in Remus' work, though, which is weirdly flattering. He hasn't even read any of it yet.]

And you're the latter, then?

[He smiles, idly flipping through his notebook.]

Perhaps I'll consult you for some proofreading. [He's only partially teasing.] That is, if you're not headed out of the country soon.

[Probably not local, with that accent. And alright, maybe he's fishing for some more information. No use getting his hopes up on someone who will be leaving the country in a couple weeks.]