"I have to admit I'm not being completely selfless here," he says, gesturing with both hands. "I was thinking that if we both knew what to look for, there'd be more eyes to find things in the same language. And if we find something that's where you're from, I can do the same for you!

"Though..." He smiles, his eyes lowering shyly. "I would like to borrow it from time to time."