[The trick is to actually not care when the grime sticks to your skirts. It's inevitable, after a time, and given Scotland's constant rain and mud, she's mastered the art of shaking herself off before trekking it into the home. Something she might have to practice tonight.]
It's been getting progressively worse.
[In the center of the alleyway, Claire comes to a halt. There are people at the other end on the sidewalk amidst the festivities, a ways off--laughing, enjoying themselves, but she's not bold enough right now to risk barging through. A good time to chat. And to let go of his arm.]
Let's wait here until the crowds thin out. Hope you don't mind.
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It's been getting progressively worse.
[In the center of the alleyway, Claire comes to a halt. There are people at the other end on the sidewalk amidst the festivities, a ways off--laughing, enjoying themselves, but she's not bold enough right now to risk barging through. A good time to chat. And to let go of his arm.]
Let's wait here until the crowds thin out. Hope you don't mind.