[ and whether Abel is truly so oblivious or simply playing the part? he takes this innocently, giving her a bright and amiable smile of the utmost confidence and charm. yes....!!! he is her faithful knight in shining armor!!!!! ]

Oh, absolutely~! You haven't a worry in the world, Miss Shuten! --Ah, say, that reminds me... where are you staying, by the way? If I'm to deliver you home once you've... um, had your proverbial fill, I really ought to know where I'm going, right?

[ is she staying at ADI? ...no, that seems silly as soon as he thinks it. the Flophouse, then?

it is going to be a miracle if they end up in the right place at the end of the night. without a doubt. ]