Alice looked at the clock, then did a double take. "Oh dear! So it is!" Time really had flown along with her thoughts apparently. Her cheeks flaming as he blatantly flirted with her. Wishing he had gotten to the point a bit sooner, Alice couldn't help but smile shyly in return. It was a relief to know which way the wind blew- as so many books would say. She might not be big on those foolish vampire novels but she did enjoy the historical romance novel. It was more... grounded so to speak? Yes, that seemed the right word.

Setting the napkin aside, Alice nodded in agreement as Liam stood up. Following the motion herself after a second. "I'd appreciate that." Her soft voice admitted, not caring for the stories and mugging and horrors on dark streets. "Especially at this time of night." She added on, sliding her arms into the coat that had been previously hanging from her shoulders. Frowning slightly, she cast a worried look to Liam. "I hope I'm not keeping you from your work?"