At the emphasis on the word public, Lambert will glance around as though noticing for the first time that yes, they are indeed in what technically counts as a public place, He frowns, thumbing his phone screen off and slipping it back into a pocket.

"Maybe later. You look like you've still got a lot to work on." He gestures at the books spread out on the table, broadly indicating their span. Sure, he has no real intention on following up on that suggestion right now, but let Strange think whatever he wants.

"Know any good spots?"