[Gallagher]

Though Nik moved to stand, he was much too slow, the brief confrontation already over with by the time he was on his feet. When his arm was released, Gabriel all but yanked it away from the girl, straightening up and squaring his shoulders. "We don't do anything," he replied, his voice low as he moved away from her and the table. "I'm leaving."

With just a small nod, Kier smiled all the more, gently urging the young lady to move with him as he started back towards the cafeteria.