Her words softened significantly. 'I'm sorry.' Marie was good at taking directions and so she quieted her thoughts, keeping her eyes on the ground as the sidewalk disappeared beneath their steps. Marie was skilled at clearing her thoughts, leaving only whispers for Kelsey to listen too.

She stayed close to his side feeling the grip on her phone relax. She could feel the stars of others as they moved through the streets. Marie didn't know why they were staring and she didn't stop to think about it.

Sans her thoughts, Marie walked silently, her eyes trained downward. She didn't know where they were headed and she didn't care. As long as they could get away from the pressing crowd.