Discuss business? What? He hadn't been approached like this in some time, and when they usually did, they came to his lab.

"Uhm, yes, come in," he said, stepping out of the way to allow the man inside. "I must say, this is a pleasant surprise. Usually, when people want to discuss business with me, they come by my laboratory."

Wait. The timing... had he perhaps misjudged Miss Clarke after all? He smiled, and pointed at his visitor, in an "I know what this is about" gesture.

"I have a feeling I know what this is about. You're from Factor Industries, aren't you?"