Well, the thought was appreciated--and having someone else to help wouldn't be a bad thing. Even if he wasn't certain just how much help the older man might or might not be. Still... "Thank you. I've had more experience than I'd like in dealing with them."

Because it was polite, but also it was appreciated. The sympathy and recognition of it. Flynn clearly meant well too.

"My point though, is that this isn't a normal Library, even if it looks like a Library. All of us brought here, we're more likely than not from all kinds of different places. Think of the 'books' more as being a shape we're comfy with."