Oh... Heh, I understand that though. Even when it feels like you have some idea of where you're going, it still feels like the world just... [he makes a swatting gesture, like a cat knocking something over] Sometimes takes you by surprise anyway.

[it's around now that he realizes he's still holding the pot of coffee (still hot but steadily cooling)]

Ah, sorry, I should probably not bother you while you're relaxing and I'm on the clock...