He knew he had arrived too early for this thing when he saw the people behind the debate still setting up. Still,
Erik was a good manager of his own time, and so he had a few drinks in the Hog's Head pub to loosen up before making his way back to the stage.
Whereupon he received a note. What lovely timing; they had to meet their managers
now? He shook his head and adjusted his tie, a house-neutral colour. Then he grabbed a drink but didn't drink it, yet, he just held it and waited for his manager to approach him.
He was certain he would get along with the person, once he knew everything about them of course.