She nodded. "Twice now." He was watching her out of the corner of his eye, and so she glanced at the man behind them as though concerned they may be bothering him again, and moved to the empty seat between herself and Merrion.
"I hope it's all right," she whispered to him, smiling. "It's easier this way."
Her eyes back on the stage, she nevertheless made a point to pay attention to the man beside her. He seemed nervous now. It was the perfect moment to lean closer under the pretense of keeping their voices down and whisper, "It will sort itself out, you'll see."