"That, and we often find ways of over-compensating for our lack of understanding. After all, 'the simplest explanation is often the correct one'. Maybe they do have speakers everywhere."

Cooper smiles, and mirrors her movement of leaning back somewhat, just in time to look up and see a waiter-of-sorts bringing the coffee. He says a quick thank you, takes a sip of the coffee and makes a humming sound in delight, stopping all motion for a second. Simple pleasures in life are to be valued - and coffee definitely hits the spot.

"This", he says happily, "is damn fine coffee."