He looked around, and urged Nell to the side, not pulling him "Use you head, boy." He said. "My friend was killed walking down the streets of Paris, ambushed. These are very dangerous times." He didn't realize he had his arm around the boy protecting him. leaning in close to whisper.pushing him away from the violence, "If they are enjoying each other's company then why aren't they talking?"
Of course by then Before he could stop himself, the reality slowly sunk in as he realized Nell was still undressing from his costume. It was a slow and awkward moment as the block fell into place.