<strong>"Elfi, I know it's a hard habit to break, but you know I don't like it when you call me that when we're alone,"</strong>Phil reminded Elfi gently.<strong>"I was just coming down to check up on you. Saw the trouble you were 'avin' with Braxton, and I thought it might do you good to have a little company if he came down 'ere thinkin' to hurt you. Judging by the announcement though, I guess we've all got other business."</strong>He swept a hand through his hair, fingercombing a few stray strands back into position.<br/><br/>He peered over Elfi's shoulder, looking behind her a bit quizzically.<strong>"Thought I 'eard talking on my way down. Anyone else here?"</strong>