She gazed at the hand for a second before taking it in hers and shaking it with her both hands " Three years can't be considered new I think " she said playfully " It's nice to meet you Nikos, " she nodded as she used his shorter name " I wouldn't dare trying to pronounce your full name, what is it? Greek? " she asked, trying to guess.

"I'm Juliet Dennis, but you can call me Juliet, or Julie, your choice actually" she finally let go of him hands and cradled hers on her lap.