[Peter gives her the perfect out and Mantis is grateful. For some reason, it had not occurred to her to send the woman off on her own; she nods at Peter's suggestion and smiles at the woman.]
You do look tired. [Just a little nudge there, a suggestion of weariness.] Surely you can take a few moments to regroup? There is a cafe not far from here. They make such good sandwiches...
[And she steps aside, still hanging onto the woman's hand and lightly nudges her toward the door -- and away from Rocket.]
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You do look tired. [Just a little nudge there, a suggestion of weariness.] Surely you can take a few moments to regroup? There is a cafe not far from here. They make such good sandwiches...
[And she steps aside, still hanging onto the woman's hand and lightly nudges her toward the door -- and away from Rocket.]