"Cryptozoologist, actually," Alex admits with a shrug. "I've been making notes on the ah- unique local wildlife," he admits, as if this isn't the most terrible idea ever why would anyone do this here why.

"The hemophagic deer are really fascinating." Which reminds him to write down one more note, something about water tables and purification. "Sorry, that was-" rude, awkward, socially inept. Any of those work.

Crow lets out a squeaky chirping sound, and it seems to startle the docile-looking nerd into extending his mostly-mud-free hand. "Doctor Alex Price, hi."

This is why they don't put him on too many school tours.