Truer words were never spoken. He knew Heiji was Japanese but didn't know specifically where he was from. England was pretty far from Japan as it was from Seattle.

"I can certainly empathize with that. It's just so different here from...hmm?" Snake tilted his head as he heard his name from a librarian behind him. Apparently his card was ready and he could check out his books. "Well, it would seem I need to take my books." He smiled. "It was very nice running into you again, Heiji. I promise not to be late for coffee."