My thanks for the warning.

[He's smiling, a bit wry, and comes to sit as invited.]

Well, now you've done me a favor; I can, in fact, say I took a break from work today if anyone should ask. So, what can I do for you?

[He is not unhappy with her company. But he also generally expects people to send for him if they want something. There's no judgment in that assessment, but it remains persistent beyond situations where it might be called for.]