It's such a light touch, and yet it sends a heat through him unexpectedly. He draws in a short breath, forcing himself to control it as his eyelids lower. He tilts his head every so slightly and brings a hand up to catch the stranger's hand in his own.

"Good thing there's plenty of vacancy around here then," he replies, still holding his hand and leading himself around to his side should the man allow him so they can start to move towards one of the hallways. After a beat, his curiosity gets the better of him.

"I don't believe I've seen you around here before."

He's pretty sure he would've noticed if he did.