Re: ~9:20: Mary and Slav
Mary chuckled but didn't speak. If he said so, maybe it was true. She knew weird people were everywhere, more and more so, so not why his dad?
"Anyway..." She sighed, as someone used to changing subjects whenever the previous one felt dead. "Got any plans for later tonight?" Not exactly an invitation, but it was always good to know. And it helped with delaying any uncomfortable silence that might ensue.