Grey was startled by the loud thud and immediately concerned about how the woman looked dead on her feet. He nearly asked if she was okay until her hat slipped and he noticed her eyes. It clicked... She was likely nocturnal. This was a night place. Yet they were still open? Why? There was that help wanted poster...

"Uh-" he shook himself out of it. "I was just looking for a quick bite to eat. Then I'll be out of your way." He did have a small handful of errands to run before he got back to his mother. If he took too long, she might come looking for him... And that rarely went well. It usually caused a panic when she was seen strolling (stomping) down the road, especially on her own. Her appearance in a town usually went a bit better when she was accompanied.

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