Sand was surprised, but only for a moment. A moment after that, he turned his hand and took Allison's delicately in his own. Then he looked down at Allison.

"I'll walk with you," Sand told her quietly, "but I've heard the rooms here are really nice."

Alan joined the other two, walking along with the gurney.

"Just let me know if there's any equipment you need," Alan told them both as they made their way. "I sub in pieces for people all the time."