He heard Laura speak from behind him, and glanced over his shoulder to see Gisborne sitting back down as Laura moved forward. He could only guess at what had just happened, but found himself glad that Laura was there. He offered her a smile when she signed her name.
In the same way, when Leah stepped up, he could not help but grin. Except this time because of the disgusted look she passed over her dress. Just before she moved back to her seat he winked, knowing she would understand. Whether or not she liked it, he thought the look suited her, and he was grateful for both the effort, and for the fact that she had attended at all.