Jolt was a mite distracted to notice or care that Naomi was steadily turning red, and he thought it would be best if they got out of there while they could. Deciding to forgo an explanation for the moment, he seized Naomi by the shoulders and guided her towards the door and out, where the hologram slumped against the hood of the car with a sigh.

"Sorry. They just- kept going on about drinks and companionship, and one of them asked if you were my girlfriend so I took it and ran."