"I think you're sensible," he returned, voice light again and gaze approving. "I also think that I'll be taking the stairs next time." He inclined his head a bit towards her in a gracious little bow. "Even if I've had lovely company," Zio added, "this kind of thing really puts a cramp in your day. Places to be, things to do, right?"
Reaching to his belt again, Zio wiggled his phone out of the little leather pouch and held it up for her to see as he first turned it off, then turned it back on. He gave it a little shake. "Hm. I have bars now." He glanced back at her, grin bright. "Should we try this again?"