[That he withdraws as soon as possible isn't particularly surprising, and does validate her choice of opting for as light of a contact as possible. That's that, then; straightening herself in turn and letting her arm fall back to her side, she lifts her chin to meet his gaze.]
Of course. Shall we head back?
[To the main streets (and away from the trash). She does have A Topic she'd like to try asking him about now that business is concluded, but... not here, if he wouldn't mind either.]
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Of course. Shall we head back?
[To the main streets (and away from the trash). She does have A Topic she'd like to try asking him about now that business is concluded, but... not here, if he wouldn't mind either.]