Lydia just held onto her smile, the sincerity long since drained from it, but as far as anyone else was concerned she seemed to be taking everything he was saying with the utmost understanding and gratitude. She gave Marigold a small wave as she went on her way, letting her leave with a “have a nice stay!” before turning back to the brother who did indeed seem like he needed some serious help. Perhaps she might take a page out of her sister’s book when it comes to guys like this.<br/><br/>With a deep breath, she let him finish, blinked a few times, her smile unwavering, before she responding, “Indeed. Just the two of us.” She kept her voice charming and kind, and maybe with a hint of allure? “I’ll tell you what. I get off shift in about fifteen minutes. Why don’t you head over to my sister’s bar ahead of me and wait for me there, and we can talk more. Just ask Nalia for a drink, on the house, from me. Okay?” There was a glint in her grey eyes as they looked right into his.<br/><br/>If he were to go, he would find Nalia at her piano to the left inside the bar, playing a simple tune and singing a simple song.