Re: ~9:20: Mary and Slav
With another curse filled message sent back to Ios, the cursing not at Ios, but at the situation, Slav looked up at Mary at her shocked whisper. "I have no idea, Nik's a control freak, but..."
He was already on his feet, sparing a fleeting smile in Mary's direction, that was far more forced than one should be for a pretty girl. Sadly, this really was not a time for flirting and maybe another one of those drinks that tasted pretty freaking good. "Thanks Mar," Slav did not even notice shortening her name in his haste.
Another nod and he was gone, in a half stalk, half rush. Nothing about this was Slav at his usual, not at all.