Scorpius had glimpsed into the room, very quickly, and decided to return to the table. For once, it looked like Lorcan had things under control. Smirking innocently, he carried on making tea rather than disturb the two.
Lorcan didn't feel like he had anything under control. His fingers had the slightest quaver in them as he worked to loosen the coils twisted around Rose's fingers.
For some reason, he thought it might help if he tried to open his mouth and talk. Conversation might be a nice distraction from their close proximity. Lorcan hoped he smelled all right. He had brushed his teeth before coming over. "Did you know horses can't vomit?" It was the first thing that popped to mind.