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I wouldn't blame the flatmate. No one should be expected to be available on the spot.

There are a million reasons for them not to be available.

I suppose that is likely true. I just put myself in the poster's situation and started breathing real shallow, haha.

Fair enough!

I can as well easily picture myself thinking differently when locked in a lift, compared to sitting in the comfort of my couch, commenting on HN :D