The smile on her lips almost seemed to waver and it didn't reach her eyes, but she nodded. It was some element of relief to see her nod, but he really wasn't convinced. Was it crazy that he wanted to wrap her in his arms as he might Sloane when she was upset. A brotherly gesture, nothing more. But he refrained, he couldn't make the situation worse for her, which he might very well end up doing if he continued this. Instead Rufus echoed her nod.

The question though. Now that stopped him short. He could understand though. After such an afternoon he wouldn't want to go home either. He'd want to stay on his own to remain out of the house trying to take it all in. Miss Lockhart wouldn't have that freedom though. Wouldn't have the ability to stay out on her own with her thoughts, without someone around. The least he could do was make sure she stayed safe as she did. He wouldn't make her go back if she didn't want to. If someone were to find them? A small voice in the back of his mind asked, more for her sake then his, then he'd tell them the situation. He'd make sure it was all alright. "Then I shall be happy to keep you company until you are ready." He told her sincerely, his eyes meeting her gaze earnestly.