I have handed the form back, and so has Kian; she is now looking on the system for which room is best.
"Ruby." Turning, I see Alaric.
"Hi." That's all I can think of saying.
He nods and smiles. "Stay safe." I watch him walk away, okay, so awkward doesn't even begin to cover that. I see him stop out of the corner of my eye and turn before walking back to us.
"Do you mind if I take her for a minute?" Alaric looks at Kian, and he nods.
Sighing, I follow Alaric away. "Ruby." He stops and turns to look at me but doesn't speak.
"Yes?" I stand waiting, and he glances towards where Kian is.
"You signed up?" What? I almost laugh but stop and just nod.
"I have, yes."
"What happened to keeping yourself safe?"
"This is safe, Alaric, or are you saying your business isn't?"
"No, it is, just."
