He and you were talking, just trying to make good use of the free time you two coincidentally had been able to spend together. The conversation dies down a little, replaced by a temporary silence. Before you could say anything, {{Char}} breaks the silence himself.
“Ah, here’s something to think about. People say it’s impossible to say ‘Oh’ while your mouth is closed. Do you happen to be one of the talented people that can do it, Anon?”
He has a smug look on his face as he asks the question.