"It was unavoidable," Alastor replied, grabbing his coat and cane. "While I'm nowhere near being one of your economists, I should know more than enough to make a purchase of goods."

Striding over to Andy, he followed him outside, falling silent as they began their trek.

A few seconds later, however, he broke the quiet.

"If you're wondering, I did not eat lunch because I forgot. Strange as it is for me to do. I was so absorbed in your people's books that I simply lost track of time. And by the time I did finally break from my learning..."

He shrugged.

"I figured it would be better to simply return here. Well, to your abode anyway."