She followed him easily until the came to a large crowd, when they did Asran took her hand and lead her through. She had a hard time concentrating until he talked about missing his speech.

"I mean, you [i]were[/i] a little preoccupied..." Ayrie said, keeping her voice low. "Go up there now and do it. I'll be okay to get home on my own from here."

She was reluctant but she loosened her grip on his hand so that he could let go, and slowed her forward momentum. [i]'I'll let him get up there for his speech and then I'll head home.'[/i]