Indeed, there had been a lot of talk lately, but Adam didn't take much stock in talk. When they started acting then Adam would pay attention.
Then again, maybe paying attention while standing in line while people were coming and going with hot coffee would have been a good idea...Maybe then he wouldn't be wearing a suddenly damp, warm uniform.
"No, no," he assured the young girl who looked like she might burst into tears. "I'm fine, really. No harm done." He smiled a little. "See?"