He examined both ends of the hallway from where he was standing and decided that… he wanted to check out that coat. It didn’t matter if it was of any importance, he was really just looking for money. Before he did that though, he checked out the markings on the wall, moving slightly to the left. He didn’t touch them - he was just trying to decipher them. Then, mostly out of laziness, he sent his Mage Hand to frisk the jacket pockets for any loose change or random trinkets.
@CrazyCaliope is there a visible door anywhere?