All the more reason why he wouldn't introduce us, I'm certain. [ given sam's way of making friendships. people he likes are rarely people he'd actually trust around bram.

as for the offer of lunch, his smile turns mild and apologetic. ] I'm afraid that I'll have to decline. My health is a little.. delicate. [ that's something of an understatement. although.. ] Unless you have tea on offer. I can manage that. [ probably, as long as it's not brewed too strongly. ]