"Okay then," she said with a nod. "They won't mind." And they wouldn't, if they knew what was good for them.
At his confirmation, she nodded again. "Alright. See you in a few." She still had to find Russell. After pausing a moment, she reached out and gave his upper arm, just above the elbow, a light squeeze. It was akin to a half-hug, a small gesture that didn't need embellishing.
Releasing his arm, she gave him a small smile before turning to stalk the crowd again.