As Alyth turned Chris impulsively reached out, putting an arm around her shoulders and pulling her back against him for a moment.  "I dont think I will be able to compete with him, he obviously likes you" He whispered softly, almost into Alyth's ear.<br/><br/>Then his control returned.  Chris looked down and saw his arm tightly around his boss and quickly let go, stepping back behind the bar and shaking his head quickly.  "I...Im sorry" he stammered, wondering just what the hell had happened to him at that moment.