That gets a laugh out of him. "Don't worry, I wouldn't make you sit through all that. And if I do, feel free to just leave. I won't be offended." Because, well, if he gets to that point where he just starts playing 500 questions instead of 20, John would be well within his rights to just bail.

"I know it's a predictable question, but where are you from originally?" He has a few guesses concerning that accent of John's, but he's not really in a guessing mood either. "And that's the million dollar question, isn't it? At this point, I almost hope we find something to make this whole venture halfway worthwhile." And yes, he knows all about "be careful what you wish for" and to not tempt fate, but sometimes chances just have to be taken.