"I didn't wear my going-out-the-window shoes, what was I thinking?" she asks, wry. And far too kind to come out and say who the hell just goes out windows, dude, are you serious? "And thanks. It's occasionally served me well to make a quiet scene, when I think I can get away with it--most people don't want a scene so they'll try to appease you."

It's probably not nice to play on most people's inherent good natures and good manners like that. Oh, well.

She nods as he moves toward the door. "I think the fire escape's the best way. We can probably get down to the lobby but I'm not sure about our chances down there in the open." It's also more safe.

Probably.