His question just made her shake her head... then shake her head some more, dislodging already messy strands of dark and dusty hair.  Ramble on a million and one topics sure, but a gentleman asking for her phone number got her all kinds of tongue tied.  Luckily for her at least there was a ruckus at the door and she watched wide eyed as the newest arrival beat off some large beasty, wielding the umbrella with surprising skill and enthusiasm.<br/><br/>"Holy buckets that looked close!  I'm super impressed. You okay lady?"