"I had not considered that possible confounding variable..." he replies with a note of curiosity alongside a hint of sheepishness. "If the opportunity arises, I'm certainly willing to give it a try."

Seated there on the bench, he finally notices the arrive of another person headed towards the designated room for the talk. It's disappointing really, but it was bound to happen. Voice hushed, he'll alert Sam, "Looks like someone else is here for the same reason as us."