[There's a really obvious silence here; he's thinking about Shalnark again, and damn he misses that guy.]

Maybe someone like that'll turn up.

[Hopefully.]

...Right! Let's see... we'll do it Saturday. And we'll leave at 1, sharp. If you make me wait, I'll have to find someone to take your place and beat them up instead.

Otherwise, I'll take you to the spot where we won't be bothered by anyone. Is that all right?