'Alright,' agreed Katie outwardly. She really felt the need for physical comfort, a hug, a kiss, something solid and reassuring. However, Katie had never learned how to ask for those things, nor to recognize her need of them. And if she had, now was probably a moment Adrian needed to himself anyway.
Pushing against the ground, Katie got to her feet, gave Jackpot a goodnight pat, and left the room with a quiet, 'See you in a few...'