"Ah, that's better." Jude pushes off the wall but keeps her distance, offering her hand to shake. "Jude Perry, it's a pleasure, really. I never actually got to meet one of Gertrude's assistants- heard plenty of stories, of course, but it's just not the same, is it?"

She regards him, smile still in place, one that looks like she's constantly fighting back laughter. "Oh you sweet, little thing. I'm not here to see the Archivist. I'm here to see you."