[Temporarily works for now. It will buy him time to meet more potential housemates. Or, if he could be truly lucky, Joseph could turn up and he could have things back to the way he liked it.

But for now, Semiyon is a practical man and he'll make due with this arrangement]

Alright. If you are willing to let me temporarily use the room I would be most grateful.

[A pause]

And what is your name?