Coleman nodded. She had a good sense of drive and ideas for her future and he admired that. A person without a purpose wasn't something he dared think about. He'd seen first hand the kinds of people that produced and on more than one occasion, had he been made to dispose of them.

"I understand. I'll see what I can do within the Ministry. I don't want to be the one who stops you fulfilling your dreams," he spoke softly, turning to look toward the park.

He felt like he'd known her a long time though the truth was, it had barely been twenty-four hours. It felt like it had come straight out of one of those fairy tale stories his sister read.

"It is a nice evening. And it's a shame you've got some things to do. It would have been nice to get to know a but more though you need to get that stuff delivered." His gaze stayed focused on the distance, not wanting his clear disappointment that she'd soon be leaving be evident.

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