[awww she grabbed his sleeve HOW CUTE. though he's not going to think much of it. in fact it's very practical and he even moves a little closer to her, purposefully acting as a kind of shield as he pushes their way through the crowd. good thing the inn isn't too far away.]

Never can have too much material. Just remember you're writing an article, not a novel.

[and a few subtle pushes and not tripping over that kid later, they're at the inn. phew, what a trek.

except...it's crowded here, too. alarmingly so.]

...OH man, this place better not be overbooked. [because he knows that's a thing that can happen.]