Adam's frustration and desire to get out of the hall bubbled up as he realized that it was Berg he'd run into, and Berg who had disarmed him and Berg who was now throwing his lesson about always being prepared back in his face.
Three seconds later, he realized that not only had she disarmed him, but she'd also executed a perfect silent leg-locking hex. He would have been proud of her if only she'd used it on someone else. Like Nolan. That would have been perfect.
"I'm in a hurry, Z," he told her. "If you want to talk to me you can come to my office. Now please give my wand back and undo this curse." Was she completely oblivious to his distress?