362 - Family Business

"You're back." The girl stopped in shock, as Noah called her out as soon as she reached the table. Although she was not running, because it was a public space after all, she had come walking at a very fast pace. 

Yet, by the time she came to the table, Al was already sat down and eating, which confused her deeply. 'Did I spend that long thinking?' she thought, as she realized what must've happened. 

"Did I take too long?" Khish asked, as she sat down by the table, pouring herself a cup of beer with the corner of her lip quirked up.