"Oh, yes. Chances to notice, anyhow. I try not to comment on my colleague's indiscretions." They were rarely interesting or pleasant, as far as he was concerned. "Sharing it will be new ground to cover. We'll both have our handicaps - I'll be distracted from the game, and hopefully you can slow to match my beginner's pace. Assuming we have anything to talk about. This place can be a little ... dusty."
It was obvious - so much so that even he could hardly miss it. With some effort his kept his eyebrow from rising any higher. But after only a split second he took it, sitting only a little precariously on the windowsill, balancing his glass beside him. It was no great crime to want to sit next to someone, either. "Occasionally something notable happens."