It was easy enough to have the four of them descend the steps, two sets of stairs before the carpeted floors of the lobby were in view. Remus knew the area he could walk it in his sleep, and after having worked the night this was very similar to walking in his sleep.

He yawned, covering his mouth quickly as they reached the bottom steps. It was obvious, then, that he'd miss what everyone else had stopped for.



"Oh," he said, finally, when he'd got a good look. He was sure he heard a giggle from his left.

There were two people at the desk, rather than the usual one. Mr. Fell was there, in his chair, and bending over him, gripping the collar of his ill-fitting tweed suit, was quite another person entirely. Dark-haired and good-looking, but seemingly reluctant to remove his sunglasses indooors, the man was kissing Mr. Fell rather enthusiastically. Neither of them had noticed the presence of the four.


He hadn't known this about his coworker. Remus glanced at Adam, worried about his reaction.