I hesitated for a moment, but since Mason wasn't exactly a stranger, I had to say something.

"Going down?"

Mason glanced at Aurora before answering, "Done here. Going to the parking garage."

Got it, he's leaving. I said, "We're headed there too, might as well share the elevator."

Just then, Chris suddenly spoke up, "Aurora, my back's itchy. Could you scratch it? My hands are full."

Aurora didn't hesitate.

"Can't feel through the coat." Chris's puppy-dog ...