The chimera's sharp eyes looked over as she was perched and she gave a small smile, just the smallest amount of color showing in the distinctive white flashes under her eyes. She looked down at the stack, rapidly examining them and she hoisted them up in a well-balanced grip and offered all but the large tome she had in her other hand.

"I sincerely beg your pardon. I fear as with meals, my appetite for reading is particularly voracious. And I am still learning more of this new world I find myself in."

As she spoke, she managed a respectful bow from the waist.