A terrible idea

Varya took out a handkerchief and gently wiped the lingering droplets of water from Roger's face before lowering her hand.

"You should go home," she advised, her gaze flickering to his half-drenched shirt beneath the coat. "It's cold, and walking around like this will only make you sick."

Roger, however, shook his head. "I'll drop you at your hotel first."

"No," Varya refused firmly. "I'll book a cab. Don't worry about me."

Roger exhaled, reluctant to leave her alone, but he knew better than to argue with her when she had made up her mind.

A brief silence followed before Varya fully turned to him, with her arms crossed. "Is something going on between you and Sylvia?"

Roger's expression darkened slightly, but he shook his head. "Nothing is going on," he replied simply. "She just... likes to do that."