Luckily for Colin, Beane doesn't actually want to talk, especially not while they're exerting themselves thusly. Low-investment pleasantries will be the extent of their social intercourse if he has his way.

He nods once in acknowledgment of this plan, and the work commences.

Once they do indeed meet in the middle, Beane surveys the cleared path, nods again, and extends his hand in proper introduction to the baker.

"A job well-done. Kendrick Beane, by the way. A pleasure."