Desmond's hearing must be off if he thought Solomon was in the hall while he was talking, that or he can't put two in two together when Rian starts talking to "the voice". Heh. 

Though, on a slightly more serious note, judging from the posts following my own, should I play it like Rian arrived a tad later than the conversation about the weapons and what not? 

I've a feeling every time Desmond gets afraid of offending someone Rian will just spontaneously blurt out aforementioned offensive remark like it's no big deal. :hmm

I should have a response post up tomorrow, all things considered.