She caught the cane as if it were nothing. Another vice of his she took care of. Bloody woman, waltzing in and trying to make things right.

He didn't cling to her as she pulled back, though he thought about it. Begging her not to leave, though the immaturity in that act would've been incredible, and she was at least pulling away maturely. He could do the same.

"Where are you staying, while you're here?" He could only assume that at some point she'd be going back. "Figured I'd offer you a room here before Thete tries to catch you first."