"And the one back there being quiet and not associating is Noah." They introduced the other enthusiastically. "Thank you again. Honestly. This is good." They looked back to Noah grinning ear to ear, hands clasped excitedly against their chest.
"Bowling alley. Noted!" They beamed back gratefully. "We're looking for friends. We just haven't seen much of anyone here. Just me, him," they pointed back at Noah, "and you. I'm Loaz by the way. Lovely to meet you and thank you for the lead." Loaz spoke so quickly it was surprising they weren't stumbling over the words. So there were people around somewhere. The more people they found, the more hope there was of this being legit.
"Hi!" Loaz half-yelps, instantly retracting their hand. "Sorry to disturb you! We were just..." They glance back at Noah, "looking for someone. Have you seen anyone around?"
"Excuse me?" It can't be that he's out of hearing range unless his ears absolutely suck. Loaz is naturally just a bit too loud and always a bit too close for their own good.
