After ensuring Lucy was okay, the man seemed relieved.

"You're alright? That's great. I saw you squatting in the road and thought something was wrong. I almost called an ambulance," he explained.

Lucy could not help but feel a little exasperated. An ambulance seemed a bit excessive.

She softly assured him, "Really, I'm fine. I'm not at the point of needing an ambulance."

This made Augustus Scruggs laugh heartily. "You're quite the character."

Lucy was at a loss for words. She thought, 'He thinks I'm funny? I'm just being honest.'

"Hi, I'm Augustus Scruggs. What's your name?" he asked.

"Hi, I'm Lucy Quinn," she replied with a nod.

Thinking the conversation was over, she was surprised when Augustus grinned and squatted down too. He was mirroring her earlier posture. "Why don't I keep you company while you wait for your friend? It's not right to leave a lady waiting alone on the street, even if this place is safe."

crouched down again, puzzled by his

okay. You don't have to wait with me.

twice, seemingly catching on to her hint. Strangely, he seemed more determined to

You seem interesting, and I'd like to hang out a bit longer.

Lucy was speechless.

one even respond to that? What was she supposed to say in

Lucy had directed him to, he was greeted by a bizarre

their chins in a similar pose. The

Cillian was puzzled.

did Lucy befriend someone

if this stranger posed any risk. Cillian pulled up

Lucy snapped out of her reverie, stood up,

caught on that

made up his mind to introduce himself

he's as interesting

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