If they had, she would have immediately shut them out. That Alphen let her relax and let the words come at her own pace was the right way to handle her. She smiled faintly, ".. No, you wouldn't..." Also his hands were totally find but she hadn't let go of his hand yet.

Staring at his hand for a moment, her smile wavered a little, grew a little forced. "Actually..." She glanced up at him, "...the truth is, Alphen -"

The door slammed open, startling Shionne and causing her to immediately drop Alphen's hand, turning away to face the window as Rinwell bustled in, "Oh! There you are, Hootle! It's a good idea staying in here, the rain still hasn't let up -" she glanced over at Shionne, who had her back to the pair now, then Alphen, "He wasn't bothering you was he?"

Hootle tilted his head with a little 'mee?' hoot. He almost saw something important Rinwell, you have awful timing!