Ephemeral Resonance

The probability of sustained eye contact exceeding 7.2 seconds with an unknown entity is statistically low, yet he maintained it for 14.8. The deviation from expected behavior registered as anomalous.
He found me sketching the coastline - a repetitive action yielding minimal artistic return, but providing a localized reduction in anxiety levels (estimated at 3.7%). He didn't comment on my work; a logical omission given its negligible quality. Instead, he spoke of weather patterns and their effect on light refraction – data points with no discernible relevance.
Yet, the physiological response was undeniable. A slight increase in dermal temperature. Pupillary dilation consistent with attraction (probability: 68%).
His presence altered the parameters. The usual calculated distance people maintain was breached by 15 centimeters within the first exchange of verbal data. It wasn't a threat.
The interaction lasted precisely 23 minutes and 47 seconds, concluding with his offer to repeat this pattern on Friday at 8:00 PM. A statistically improbable proposition. I accepted.

Editor: The Algorithm