The invitation to Kat's outing from Melody had been sweet, but his anxiety over groups was not going to go away, even after the few good moments he had at clubs on Halloween. But those had been different, Luke had had Beaureguard at his side then. Every time people wanted to go out to pubs, clubs or concerts he didn't expect Penny to conjure up a shadow creature to protect him. He was more than okay staying home while others went out.
Having fallen asleep on the couch with a book on his chest, he sat straight up with he heard the light knocking on the door. He wasn't sure why he woke up so quickly, but his heart was racing and his eyes focused so suddenly that it made his head hurt. Slowly he moved to his feet, the cool air rushing over his bare chest. He never slept without a skirt, but Luke had been testing his limits. Unlike some others he saw around the facility, Luke was not ripped. His abs were there, but not etched into his body.
"Melody?" He asked as he opened the door. "Are you okay?"