Well see! That's where the cattle call thing would come in handy.
"Gee, I was just running behind and I had to take the first seat available."
Then you wouldn't have had to sit with them.
Heh. I didn't mention that this conversation was while we were waiting in the security line. They sat together. I went to the back of the plane. They're nice guys. I like/respect both of them for the most part. (and that's saying something)