The timing and reaction are both too perfect and Albert can't help another short laugh, though this one muffled since it's at Kili's expense and he doesn't wish to be rude. Frankly, he likes the shorter man quite a lot even on this first meeting. He seems very genuine, something that's lacking in the Capitol from his understanding, and there's that underlying level of earnestness that reminds him of both Francoise and GB at once. He finds he wants to protect it.

"Why don't we find somewhere to sit down and talk?"