Being mostly happy just to get out of the cramped store and into the open air, even if the streets were more crowded than usual, Orsino just followed at Penny's side, slowing his normal pace slightly to match hers. By now he knew enough to realize she'd probably keep talking, and, indeed, she lived up to it. He was listening, and nodded every so often. But he was also zoning out a bit, enjoying the smells that mingled in the air. It had been a while since Orsino had cut his hair, and this was made only more apparent as the wind was now blowing it in and out of his eyes every few seconds.
As they passed the carolers, he nodded in their direction in acknowledgment and smiled briefly. Orsino scanned the ground around them to see if there was anywhere for a collection of some sort, and when he spied a tin box near the end of the lineup, he tossed some of his change from Vinyl Countdown into it.
Just after, he was startled by the sudden pressure of Penny's hand at his elbow. He stopped short and looked down the alleyway she indicated. "That was quick," Orsino said a bit stupidly, turning down the alley with Penny and nearing the establishment.