A flush of panic suddenly started to make Damien’s skin turn a deeper shade of red.  He was about to speak; he couldn’t help himself.  It was at that moment that then figure who had skipped out earlier return and provided a distraction to Ally.<br/><br/>Damien felt a little more sure footed as the attention drifted from him; for now at least.  He cast a furtive glance at the bulge in his inside jacket pocket.<em>Maybe I should see if they would sugar coat you; could so with something to sweeten your bitterness</em>.  Damien flinched as he received some unheard caustic response.  He turned away from his coat and lifted the fresh drink; taking a sip whilst he watched the two women and their fantastical confectionary creations.