A member of the office staff approaches Kolin to report an unexpected visitor in the lobby who claims to know him. The visitor, identified only as Quinn, alleges a long-standing acquaintance with Kolin that dates back to the second grade and claims to know Kolin's aunt. The individual has also brought a bottle of wine as a gift.
Kolin expresses skepticism, noting he does not know anyone named Quinn. He observes that the visitor is attempting to establish familiarity by claiming to have seen him at Erewhon, though he notes that knowing one's aunt and claiming to have seen them in public does not constitute a genuine relationship. Kolin concludes the interaction by instructing the staff member to accept the gift while also calling security to address the situation with the visitor.
