Aisling returned to find the man standing at the bottom of the staircase. She wanted to descend with grace, but she felt too self-conscious. In the end, she walked down normally, but she felt like a new born calf taking its first steps. Still, she made it down without incident.
"You look lovely." The man complemented.
There was something strange about the complement. It was as if he was unused to the words.
Aisling waved a hand with a happy smile and did not mind the hint of hesitation. In any case, she felt like she looked good in her mid-length shift dress.
"Shall we leave?"
Aisling nodded and walked ahead of the man. "Where are we going?"
"You will see." He responded while opening the door for her.
"Are we taking a compact train?" She asked after locking the door.
