"The front of the building is empty enough," Laurent's silken words poured out in a bored tone.

This spot was enviable. In the back, fairly secluded, more chance of privacy. No doubt the boy was hiding out from someone back here. But Laurent was in no real mood to humor him. The idea that they could share the space passed his mind, then was dismissed quickly enough.

Then readdressed.

With a heavy sigh.

"Clear space to share, then." It wasn't a request. He wasn't leaving this area. But with all the fighting and anger going on outside, it might be best to not quite provoke someone too much right now. People turned to anger so quickly these days. The boy hadn't attacked him immediately, but limiting those chances for now was a better idea.