08-04-2014, 05:24 PM
Likewise, Jensen was unaware of any action transpiring behind him until a new voice pricked his ear.
He turned. The woman offering Pyotr a Wallet had a kind demeanor. It took Jensen a few moments to realize the sequence of events implied, a few moments more than it took his companion as a matter of fact.
The little boy in question was long gone. If Jensen had a clue of which direction the lad took, he would have ran after him, but as it was, he was helpless to help. Thievery in one so young broke his heart. He silently prayed that the child would find what he needed.
Jensen found Pyotr's extended invitation a nice gesture. They were all obviously entering the same diner, so Jensen made certain to hold the door open for the other two as they passed within, whether or not Alex agreed to join them regardless. But he smiled and nodded along that he hoped she'd consider it. It was good to share a table with others at this time of year.
Inside, they found out that there was only one table remaining and one of their party would have to wait. Jensen turned to the good Samaritan. "That settles it. What do you say?"
He turned. The woman offering Pyotr a Wallet had a kind demeanor. It took Jensen a few moments to realize the sequence of events implied, a few moments more than it took his companion as a matter of fact.
The little boy in question was long gone. If Jensen had a clue of which direction the lad took, he would have ran after him, but as it was, he was helpless to help. Thievery in one so young broke his heart. He silently prayed that the child would find what he needed.
Jensen found Pyotr's extended invitation a nice gesture. They were all obviously entering the same diner, so Jensen made certain to hold the door open for the other two as they passed within, whether or not Alex agreed to join them regardless. But he smiled and nodded along that he hoped she'd consider it. It was good to share a table with others at this time of year.
Inside, they found out that there was only one table remaining and one of their party would have to wait. Jensen turned to the good Samaritan. "That settles it. What do you say?"