Kirley brightened as he saw Stubby and rolled his eyes with a smile when his chest was given a pat. "I was just walking my mate Owen back to the castle." He swayed a bit, then took a step back. "He's a little drunk, that's all. The conversation didn't mean anything, Benny." Another step back and he was turning to hop down the steps in a playful way, smiling easily as he did. He stopped three steps down and turned to look back at the pair, though.
"I'll see you later." Remarked to the both of them. It was his cue to go. The conversation had been uncomfortable and he just wanted out of it.