[There's a bunch of staring as she makes her way towards him, a few whispers here and there, and as she gets close, three of the men in the back group start to get up. Garrett, of course, doesn't, but he does make a sound that resembles scolding, hand raising again and the men stop where they are, looking rather menacingly towards Lightning.]
It's fine. Sit down.
[There's a bit of a muttered protest, all of them looking back at him in surprise, but Garrett only nods a little, and they return to their seats. Glancing upwards from where he is, he finally addresses Lightning, a grin spreading across his face.]
Now, what can I do for you?
[He seems completely relaxed, interest showing in his visible eye, the kind of intrigue that a fox has when watching a hen go back to her nest. He has no idea who this woman is, but she's certainly left a mark upon the place already.]
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It's fine. Sit down.
[There's a bit of a muttered protest, all of them looking back at him in surprise, but Garrett only nods a little, and they return to their seats. Glancing upwards from where he is, he finally addresses Lightning, a grin spreading across his face.]
Now, what can I do for you?
[He seems completely relaxed, interest showing in his visible eye, the kind of intrigue that a fox has when watching a hen go back to her nest. He has no idea who this woman is, but she's certainly left a mark upon the place already.]