He should try to convince himself he only wants her so badly because he spends so much time here and therefore she becomes one of his only interactions at times! Like now! It's so late hardly anyone else comes around, and he can't just text someone and expect a response at this hour for distraction... So there's the librarian. Who has a very lovely smile. And a charming Californian accent.

"Have you lived here long, Miss Paloma?" A nice opportunity to use that name she's so graciously provided.