This distance is good enough. He has to speak a little louder, but it's workable. He desensitized himself to smoke somewhat over the last couple of months since one of the board members was fond of cigars.

César's looks Watson over, expression softening. "I have some experience dealing with horror scenarios, at least." Then, after a moment of hesitation. "... do people really help each other here as much as everyone says they do?"

Watson just led you to safety, César.