He was still sneering at the person, growling out, "Some would say I'm the thing of nightmares," before turning back to Cecilia. He held his hand out for her so she could stand. Ric had noticed that the sun had begun to go down and he eyed the exit towards the gardens.
"Perhaps you would like to accompany me on a late afternoon stroll in the gardens, kitten? The sun has set enough that I can get some fresh air."