[ really, he just counts himself fortunate that she's cooperating for now. it had taken some effort to convince her that just breaking out wasn't the best of ideas - beyond the long term ramifications, forcing their way through would mean an immediate pursuit. at least for a while. and unlike the olympian guard, they didn't have any means of transportation.
so for the time being, just pretending to... wait what? ]
That wasn't the plan...!
[ it really isn't that dramatic a change - what difference does it make if they're simply pretending to be lovers or a married pair? but he bristles all the same, either due to the last minute change or... something else entirely. but as soon as his initial surprise fades and begins think over it more calmly, he simply takes her hand.
especially since he notices some guards looking in their direction. so he quickly adds under his breath: ]
Just act natural. [ says the guy who looks waaaay too stiff right now. ]
no subject
so for the time being, just pretending to... wait what? ]
That wasn't the plan...!
[ it really isn't that dramatic a change - what difference does it make if they're simply pretending to be lovers or a married pair? but he bristles all the same, either due to the last minute change or... something else entirely. but as soon as his initial surprise fades and begins think over it more calmly, he simply takes her hand.
especially since he notices some guards looking in their direction. so he quickly adds under his breath: ]
Just act natural. [ says the guy who looks waaaay too stiff right now. ]