[ ah. at first there's a pause from the newcomer who's dropped by, as if not quite expecting to hear... anything. or, uh, at least not that?

well, it's okay. leo recovers easily enough, it seems, as he offers ren a smile and makes his way further into the building. ]

Kinda weird you're working in a situation like this! Or, mm... maybe not really.

[ he doesn't. mean it as an insult? just kind of like an observation, tactless as it is. ]

Anyway, thanks! Can I just take a seat anywhere?