"Indeed, the human mind works in many mysterious ways," he agreed, nodding slowly, then realising he still had not been to the men's room. "And yet the mysteries of the body are fewer!" he laughed, shuffling off the seat and standing.
"Excuse me while I make use of the facilities," he said to Nesryn, indicating in the general direction of the bathrooms. "And if I can have the dressing for my salad on the side, I think I forgot to mention," he suddenly turned and added, nodding to himself that he'd delivered that forgotten part of his meal order before again making his way to the men's room.