*continues to wear an expression of serenity as she registers your moment of alarm* Oh, Children, Not-Children, it's all Órë, isn't it?
my boyfriend
*gives a knowing little sigh as she puts a few things into place* Ah, you're here for him aren't you? Course you are. *reaches out and puts her arms around you (healing starts with hugs™)* He'll get there.
*by way of explanation, as she breaks and speaks to Carol, for some reason taking your hand as she does so* You can call me Alice. I saw him before last year -- or was it two months or three years back, time's so funny! -- after all the troubles in the City. Do you mind if I sit with you? *takes a seat as she asks* You look like you could use a rest.