“Not personally, no… but her case worker does, and fills me in every now and again. I think it’s better I keep my distance and not get attached, y’know?”
She seems mildly restless herself, just waiting for the buzz of the whiskey to hit her at any moment. Even slight, it would be enough to keep her mind a littler quieter.

his gaze cast back to
Alexis for a brief moment.
jaded hues, hidden behind
the frames of his glasses
observed the other whilst
speaking.
❝Getting attached will no doubt lead to pain.
—Rather hypocritical of me saying that
when I have twelve strays to take care
of. Then again I find them more reliable
than people, far more comforting.❞