Of course! I'd rather do the whole thing with someone I get along with than flag down a stranger every time. [And to answer his second question, he only grins and tugs him forward, not letting go.] I'll show you the way to the next stop!

[He'll just lead him by the hand. Two new buds holding hands!]

Don't be surprised if things heat up, though. I doubt the prompts are gonna stay nearly this tame. From what I've seen others doing, they look pretty RNG. So, if you need to back out, I totally get it.