“S’not the point.” [There’s no doubt in his mind she can handle it. For Logan, it’s a question of why should she have to? But his words are grumbled quietly. Offhandedly even. He’s not looking for an argument.]

[It’s probably a good she’s standoffish. Better than naive. Hell, maybe he’s being too trusting himself after what he’s seen of this place so far. Maybe whatever this is, isn’t what it seems either. But it’s not everyday he gets an opportunity to start again with someone. If it comes back to bite him, well, so be it.]

[Tightening the strap around her knuckles just enough to stay in place, he turns up his palms when he finishes and he gives her an apologetic smile.] “Sorry to disappoint.”

“She’s …older. Older than you anyway. And just as stubborn as the both of us.”

[He when he rises to his feel again he rolls up the tattered cuff of his sleeve again until it looks as tidy as the one he didn’t ruin and looks down at her like she makes him think of a lot of things he’s not saying.] “How long you been here, Laura? Long enough to show me around? If my money’s any good here, maybe I can get us something to eat that ain’t candy.”