Paliens is the term that Chip uses... I suppose it is a regional or language matter.

[Sure, that's what it is. Dimitri is still stubbornly sticking to his guns on this one, however. It's ultimately unimportant, with Dimitri shaking his head at the question.]

I was merely curious. Many people seem to have walked in with their companions already at their side- [Dimitri being one of them] -so I was wondering.

Although for you to have considered even the timing...

[That's a professional for you, he supposes.]