Everyone relaxed and leaned back into their seats again when they heard Alexander's rather pissed off yet playful comment. Kai even chuckled a little.
And when they saw Zeke appearing from that dark rippling mass of smoke, they were all about to continue on with what they were initially doing when they suddenly realised that the man was not alone. He had brought a companion along. Zeke?! With a companion?!! That in itself was a total aberration in his usual conduct. Therefore, everyone abandoned their initial thoughts and trained their eyes to see more of the drama unfolding.
The moment his companion stepped out from behind him and stood by his side, time seemed to suddenly halt and come to a standstill. A woman…?! Zeke brought a lady friend with him?!! And their hands were… even entwined together? What in the blue blazes?!!
