[ Ah, that's why, is it? That makes him feel...something. He certainly feels some kind of way about the fact that she wanted to make sure he knew that she was still around – him, little old Percy who is oh so lonely but never wants to make a show of it. And yet, somehow, it's like she's seen right through him without meaning to, because he probably would have felt a little bit of an Ashley-shaped vacancy if she decided to leave. Strange, isn't it? It's only been a week, and somehow...

Percy gives her one of those smiles again, one that's no less happy but it has a gentle edge to it. ]

Thanks. I appreciate it.

[ He'd asked earlier what her plans were for the rest of the night, just out of curiosity. Now, though? Now, he's considering...

...nah. ]

Well, I don't wanna keep you from pampering yourself. I'm...probably gonna start winding down for the night, anyway.

[ But it'd be nice to have more friend time? Or something.

(...Friend time?) ]