[ Is the extremely helpful explanation he offers, about two seconds after she voices her frustration regarding the lift. It occurs to Fitz that yes, she's obviously aware, and he glances back down the hallway before deciding bailing would make that introduction even worse, so— ]
I thought maybe I could get to the wiring, see if it's broken or there's some sort of lock on it, but I haven't got the— the um.
[ He lifts a hand, snapping his fingers quietly before gesturing with it, as if he's holding something. ] The um...
[ No luck finding the word. He doubts everyone's programmed to play charades with a stranger, so moving on. ] To get behind the panel.
lobby/elevator
[ Is the extremely helpful explanation he offers, about two seconds after she voices her frustration regarding the lift. It occurs to Fitz that yes, she's obviously aware, and he glances back down the hallway before deciding bailing would make that introduction even worse, so— ]
I thought maybe I could get to the wiring, see if it's broken or there's some sort of lock on it, but I haven't got the— the um.
[ He lifts a hand, snapping his fingers quietly before gesturing with it, as if he's holding something. ] The um...
[ No luck finding the word. He doubts everyone's programmed to play charades with a stranger, so moving on. ] To get behind the panel.