Adam was on the verge of making a simple answer and taking his leave — the interaction, from his perspective, having run its course — when the other man let out a noise that was quite unexpected. It sounded almost as if he were in pain. Adam took a quick step back, startled by the emission, and then eyed the other man curiously.
"Er... are you alright?" he asked tentatively.
"Er... are you alright?" he asked tentatively.