"I ask because I do not," she explains, despite this being painfully self evident.

"But I am also in need of assistance. There should be a man here who...looks very similar to me. If you speak to...people and hear of someone matching my description, please inform me."

The way she's fidgeting wouldn't be overt enough to merit a reaction on most people, but for her it might as well be a warning flag waved on high. She hasn't seen Robert and the idea that she might be without him is...laughable? It would be, if it were funny. She's rather distressed about it but, apart from requesting a second pair of eyes to keep lookout, there's not much she can do in the moment.

"Likewise if there are other scientists, I would...appreciate any contact information you acquire. I've never been much for...social networking."

You don't say.