Ianto casts as subtle a glance as he can behind them but it doesn't appear as anyone is following, which is a relief. Still, he doesn't think it's very wise to linger, and he appreciates the fact that even though John is asking questions, he's doing so while listening to Ianto's request as well.

"The ring," he says quietly. "I had it out, the shopkeeper saw. He started to make a fuss. People were talking." He looks back to John. "Let's just make sure we get a few blocks between here and ourselves, yeah?" Spare him the awkward social situation that might arise. Spare the pair of them anything worse that might come from it for that matter. He doesn't think they really want the attention, given the present circumstances.