Board Thread:Roleplay/@comment-31049256-20170919032125/@comment-28358106-20170928153715

(S9, transition) Thomas shakes his head and holds up his hands. "No, no. It's all right," he says softly. "I know you were trying to do the right thing." He scratches his beard for a moment. "Take the girls to try and meet Regina and the others. They should be in town by now, looking for a place to eat." He glances behind him and starts walking. "I'll just be a few minutes. I'll catch up, don't worry."

He pats Antoinette's rump as he passes. She squeaks loudly and clamps her hands over her mouth, turning beet red.

"O-of course, Lord," she says in a shaky voice. "W-We'll meet you later!"

He slows to a stop, thinking, then turns and gives Maria an apologetic look. "Maria, would you mind coming with me? I'm sorry to ask you to do this, but it would be a huge help if I had someone with me who knew their way around town." He pauses, waiting for her answer.