"Thanks," he murmured, following behind her. He considered, briefly, whether or not to comment on her sudden bout of distractedness, but he ultimately decided against it. If she wanted to talk, she would. There was no point in forcing the subject, especially if it would end up with her in tears again.

"I'll make sure no one sees me on the way out," he added just as quietly, mostly to make conversation. Silences made him uncomfortable. "I can be very sneaky."