More confirmations. Just as he thought from the start, this person was here because of his ad. He had half-hoped that no one would answer it, but at the same time perhaps it would be interesting. At least for now, it'd be interesting to see if she was really suitable for the position. Which he doubted.
"No, you're not too late. You'll only be the ninth," he answered bluntly, somehow not diving further into that tunnel of sarcasm. She was indeed the ninth since he had moved in, assuming that she was going to move in at all. If he was treating this like an actual interviewing scenario, this would probably have been the part he invited her in for tea. However, he decided to keep her at the doorway for just a few moments longer. "I know you're a pathologist, but judging by the limp I think it's safe to ask if you're working or not. I need someone who can pay their part of the rent every month."