[Earnest, yes; happy, no. He liked the situation the Heroes were in even less than the idea of being a hero himself, but if he wanted to get home, he needed to play along. He pouts for a few moments before Rukia introduces herself, which gets him to grin. Most people would never do such a thing to him as offer a hand for a handshake. It might have to do with his reputation, and the first impressions he tends to give.]

Another person who is interested in who I am? Are all Heroes here such kind souls? Is this their way of luring me into the same roles? It will be a long time until this story is finished. Graham Specter will chose his own path, whether the ending is happy or not!

[And then he'll shake her hand. Damn that's a strong grip he's got.]