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[outta_a_chair]

Colin does not need Mary to go to the bar.

Colin can--and is--going on His Own.

Colin is also staring about the bar again with fascination, cheeks pale and eyes wide.

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[msmartha]

Colin may go on his own, but wouldn't he like a familiar face once he's there?

"Colin!"

[outta_a_chair]

...Maybe.

"Martha," he says calmly, looking about still.

[msmartha]

Martha ignores the hesitant look about him and approaches, a smile on her face, and a mug of chocolate in her hand.

"Ye be comin' here all by thaself. 'tis a mighty fine thing, that."

[outta_a_chair]

There is a pause.

"Someday," and it's almost earnest, "I shall be the master of Misselthwaite Manor. And I will have to do such things. It is good to practice now."

...

And he gets hot chocolate here.