Aectaeon didn't want to be bothered by other people while he was thinking.
Hence, before alighting the jeep, he gave the thug enough money for both of their fares. It was so he wouldn't have to reveal the fact that he was a Mentor Meister. The fuss that the employees would create was not something he wished to deal with.
Once the door to their small private cabin was closed, Aectaeon immediately took a seat. All this time, his gaze was focused on his watch of a portable device. He kept on modifying his to-do list since it didn't sit well with him.
What was important for Aectaeon was to gather everything that he wanted. Only then would his prolonged stay be worth his while.
