*blinks away his residual confusion, fighting the urge to see if you were hit by the same...whatever* *grits his teeth and gives Kate a look that clearly says (just ignore him; that's what the rest of us do) even if he would never say it aloud*
I'm sure you're the expert, Salgant. You usually are. *leaves some cash (including a nice tip) on the table and reaches for his own takeaway bag as he stands* Thanks, Kate. I'll see you later.