Arlo Seys's gaze deepened, and he said to his two close friends, "Cover for me, I'm taking her back first," then walked towards the corner.
Ariel Morris was gulping down alcohol when a fair wrist reached over and dominantly took the glass from her hand. She looked up, and the reflected image in her misty eyes was of that world-renowned face with subtle eyebrows, causing her to pause and remain silent.
Arlo Seys pushed Ariel Morris along, greeted Martin Chapman, who was livening up the mood, and then headed outside.
Arlo placed Ariel in the front passenger seat, stored the wheelchair in the trunk, got in the car, stepped on the gas, and sped away.
The two of them remained silent throughout the drive, Ariel Morris staring blankly at the night view outside the window. Arlo Seys, with a calm expression, drove without speaking.
Their silence persisted until they returned to Royal View City, where Arlo carried Ariel upstairs, kicked open his apartment door, and walked inside.
