[ Indeed, most of Alphinaud's neighbours within their little residential complex come and go with barely a smile or a nod. That's not to say he doesn't memorize all of the faces he sees to the best of his ability anyway, and Lorna's is one he recognizes too.
It's her familiarity that puts him at ease, as he waits by the curb of the hospital-clinic for his ride that ... probably isn't coming. He perks his head up, straightening his spine, and gathers his things: not much, just a small bag for his empty lunch-box, and some spare joolies.
It's been quite some time and it's getting late, and really, he is partially to blame for overstaying his shift anyway, but it's hard to leave someone well alone when they're suffering, you see. He's certain now that Alisaie has either forgotten or decided that her brother could find his own way home — but a quick text clears it all up before he approaches. ]
I would be most grateful, thank you. I hadn't realized just how much time had passed.
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It's her familiarity that puts him at ease, as he waits by the curb of the hospital-clinic for his ride that ... probably isn't coming. He perks his head up, straightening his spine, and gathers his things: not much, just a small bag for his empty lunch-box, and some spare joolies.
It's been quite some time and it's getting late, and really, he is partially to blame for overstaying his shift anyway, but it's hard to leave someone well alone when they're suffering, you see. He's certain now that Alisaie has either forgotten or decided that her brother could find his own way home — but a quick text clears it all up before he approaches. ]
I would be most grateful, thank you. I hadn't realized just how much time had passed.