He was intrigued by her explanation of a living ghost and listened intently "I see," he said nodding in response to how this particular living ghost was alchemic in origin.  When she asked his name he started a little "Oh, how rude of me" he said with a genuine smile holding out his hand "I'm Taylor...visiting from out of town I guess you could say...I tucked in here to get out of the storm.  Whats yours?"