Pushing the door closed behind her he switches the hand he's holding the phone in, begins scribbling a note down.

"Yes, thank you that's perfect, yes. Uh, after five? Brilliant, thank you. Talk to you later." He hangs up, drops the phone onto his desk and takes a deep breath before smiling at her. "Dog sitter, sorry about that. Liadan, isn't it? Right, forgive me I totally lost track of time. Think you for coming -- please, sit down. I can get you something to drink if you like? I hope you weren't waiting too long."

He winces slightly at the thought, aware of what a shambles he must seem.