"Oh, I never do. But trying is so much fun!" Mary laughed, happy to stay close to Slater, and nearly glowing when he held her closer. He was so warm, and it was far too easy to simply fall into step and into his orbit entirely. She'd never thought to fight it. Why didn't Harry understand, there were just rules was all. He and Slater would tussle and it'd be all right in the end. She pointed out their destination, oblivious to anyone else being anywhere near them.
"You look just the same, you know. So things must not be all bad. But you don't look happy," Mary said as she looked at Slater with a trace of worry. She wanted to reach up and touch his cheek, but knew better than that in public. wouldn't do to let the image get too soft. "So you can tell me that, if you'd like to," she requested softly.