[Chrissy doesn't particularly like the woman either, especially with the changes that have been made in the household since Chrissy's worldview was irrevocably altered. But for the time being, it isn't like she really has a choice but to fall in line like always.]
Actually, let's stop at the reference desk on the way out.
[It's a quick conversation with the librarian, one Chrissy's familiar with -and who she knows is familiar enough with her family situation- to make a request of 'if my mom calls in the next ten or fifteen minutes, can you please tell her I'm still here, just in the bathroom or something? I need to buy myself a little longer to get home.' And with the promise made that neither she or Max are planning on starting trouble, the librarian assures them that she'll do just that, and Chrissy relaxes visibly] Thanks Denise, I owe you one.
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Date: 2023-04-26 01:25 am (UTC)Actually, let's stop at the reference desk on the way out.
[It's a quick conversation with the librarian, one Chrissy's familiar with -and who she knows is familiar enough with her family situation- to make a request of 'if my mom calls in the next ten or fifteen minutes, can you please tell her I'm still here, just in the bathroom or something? I need to buy myself a little longer to get home.' And with the promise made that neither she or Max are planning on starting trouble, the librarian assures them that she'll do just that, and Chrissy relaxes visibly] Thanks Denise, I owe you one.
[That done, she offers Max an arm] Let's go.