[With a toss of (admittedly still somewhat wet) hair over one shoulder, Grell regards the stranger and then adjusts red-rimmed glasses. Handsome enough and offering a hand? Good enough for Grell. Michael is rewarded with a toothy grin.]

I would be most obliged. It's been a trial this past month, and it's such a delight to finally see someone willing to be helpful. Might I ask your name, handsome?