"Ah! Right, yes. Apologies. We don't have to go into that," he hurries to assure him, reaching out to touch Alan's elbow with a small, slightly nervous smile. Hoping he hasn't scared off a potential friend with his slip-up.

"I was situated in New York too, actually. Well, New Jersey, originally, but moved to the city for college and ended up staying for work. So I know all about those chilly winters, at least.

I was going to grab some coffee, would you want to join me?"