What I mean is," he said aloud for everyone to hear, "I can cover the essentials for the next few days, until you can collect whatever you need back home."
"Alright. Thank you." She nodded, recovering from her flush as he held the door to the shop for her
When they saw the prices on the items, however, they almost just walked out.
"Hey, come on, these are good prices." Lillian seemed to block the door with her voice. "And you will be expected to maintain an image among other Beings, Chris, whether you like it or not."
"You'd also be supporting local business," Susan added helpfully, smiling and patting Chris's shoulder as if to smooth over Lillian's gruffness. "That's also kind of expected among your own kind."
"You've got to be kidding." Chris kept his voice low so as not to be blari
