Alastar didn't slow down as Ben caught up to him. He really could use a lesson in patience a time or three, but he didn't have much of it and he had even less today having come off shift and been stuffed into a shuttle with his twin. He was just wrung out on people and interactions for one day. He wanted nothing more than a warm meal, a shower and his bed. Alastar who was normally calm and an immovable mass was riled up and edgy. Which was quite uncommon unless he was tired and facing too many irritants.<br/><br/><span style="color: #40BFFF">"Truth, well it happens when you have a high metabolic system,"</span>he said with a wry grin,<span style="color: #40BFFF">"Plus food is a great way to just relax and enjoy. As for those chocolate muffins, please keep them away from Cian, he's already unbearable do not give him sugar he'll be unlivable!"</span>Alastar said with a groan. The mere thought of having Cian on a sugar high was enough to make him cringe. He really didn't' want to have to deal with that.<br/><br/>As they entered into the cafeteria he noticed the lack of people and smiled,<span style="color: #40BFFF">"I'll grab us a table over there next to those guys. Seems a relatively quiet corner and maybe them people will give something for Cian to do rather than drive me crazy,"</span>he said and headed towards the table. He set his bag down on the chair and then looked over to the very small line where the food was,<span style="color: #40BFFF">"Shall we get food? Or do you want to wait on Cian and Alice?"</span>Alastar asked Ben eyeing the food line with interest.<br/><br/>---<br/><br/>Cian huffed out a breath as Ben and Alastar went on ahead like they always did. Even if it was a common occurrence he didn't enjoy it. He let out a long-suffering sigh and hooked arms with Alice, glad for her company.<span style="color: #BF80FF">"At least we won't have to help in finding the table or wait in line, there is that. You always did have a way of looking at everything. I'd never leave you alone Alice I enjoy your company too much."</span><br/><br/>As they headed towards the cafeteria together trailing Ben and Alastar far enough back not to hear their conversation Cian joined in with Alice's laughter and a wide smile broke across his features.<span style="color: #BF80FF">"Oh honey! Of course I'll go shopping with you! I'd go now if you asked me to. I'd ditch the boys and head out to the mall right now! But tomorrow after breakfast we'll make a day of it! The new mall opened just a block from the university and they are featuring Chesnof's new line! I have been DYING to see his new stuff. I heard that he has a wonderful spring line that consists of pastel colors! Oh they must be sooo gorgeous! After all last year's runway was astonishing. Can you <span style="font-style: italic">believe</span> that Alast got me backstage passes for this year's show? And bets of all I get to take someone with me! Alst doesn't want to go. Would you like to join me? I've heard..."</span>for the rest of the walk down to the cafeteria entrance Cian described all the big designers who would be at the runway this year and their newest line. The gossip he'd heard and read over the break. He barely paused for breath as he spoke and definitely didn't give Alice a chance to speak. This was typical of Cian when he got going on a topic.<br/><br/><span style="color: #BF80FF">"Oh honey I"m so sorry I got carried away,"</span>Cian said as he finally realized that he'd been talking non stop for the whole walk. He put his hand to his lips and looked over at Alice as he stopped int he doorway,<span style="color: #BF80FF">"Forgive me?"</span>he said lowering his hand and offering her an apologetic smile.