As oblivious as he could be, Mason was a little older and a little wiser than he once was and so he did not miss the fact that Miss Warbeck kept mentioning future visits. He was intrigued by that, as he thought perhaps this was just a one-time bit of assistance, but it appeared he had at least made an impression.

Those thoughts flew out the window however, as a gnome made itself known, tripping Miss Warbeck right into him. His hand automatically went for her elbow, but he missed and landed more securely on her waist. He waited to make sure she was more in balance, but she didn't move and so neither did he, a little frozen in uncertainty. Her focus was directed at the gnome and so Mason waited to see what was going to happen next.