And just like that, her resolve was back and her expression hardened immediately at the smirk on his face - as if he knew exactly what had caused the slight flush to rise in her cheeks. "Yes, I'm afraid you're blocking the way and I feel as if I'm about to fall down these stairs." She said, pushing the most pragmatic tone she could through her teeth. Her hand gripped the stair railing as she attempted to angle her shoulder away as if that would help. "If you could show me where to go, I would greatly appreciate it. I have a job to do, and I haven't got all day."

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