The bar seemed to relax after Serge took his seat and began to read again, gently finishing off his meal as if nothing had happened. What was he supposed to do? Just sit back and let her be treated poorly by some drunken patron. Even if it was her job, he had no intention on allowing people to treat her like crap. His large fingers gently turned the page of his book as he continued to read.

It wasn’t until he heard a hand being placed on his table that his attention moved upward, his blue gaze looking up over the rim of his glasses at the individual who had stopped at his table. It was Lu. Placing his utensils gently on his plate to indicate he was done. He then slid is bookmark into his book and softly shut it. 

“It is my job to insure your safety.” His head rose and fell with a nod. “However, I could be fired for leaving my post so I would be grateful if you left that detail out when reporting on my work habits.” Sitting back against the booth backing he took a drink of his water before tilting his head to one side before speaking softly, a gentle smile across his full lips, “I am glad that my stepping in did not affect your job in a negative fashion. I have no intention being here to make your job more difficult but please do know that I have no ill intentions.” 

“How much longer is your shift? And what are the plans after the shit if over? Do you still wish to visit the gym?” Even the way Serge drank his water compared to the other patrons at the bar held a lot more elegance and pose but, well that was just who he was.