"I didn't think it was that bad." He tried to joke in turn, hoping it would ease her a little. No need to add panic to whatever this was.

He had a hand on her cheek, the other resting over hers on his shoulder. "I have a room. Put your arms around me." He instructed, urging her arms up around his neck so he could scoop her up bridal style. Thank the Maker he already had a tab running with the owner — he could worry about the bill later. Now, he focused on getting her upstairs, into the small room he had taken up residence in for now, and set her down on the bed.

"Tell me what you need, Rook."