*has folded his arms and is rubbing the bridge of his nose, wondering what in Eru's name is going on with the People these days, when your comment (someone's boyfriend) belatedly startles him* What? *an involuntary smile breaking into place* You saw Doc? Where? Did he—?
*cuts himself off with a glance at Elemmakil, dragging his attention back to where it needs to be for the moment* *waves* Never mind. Later. *sighs deeply, the smile fading as quickly as it appeared* No, Tanya, I don't think pasting the picketers is the way to go on this one. *frowns a little* I don't have any idea what the problem could be, to be honest. Deb's bunch were absolutely civilized, last time.