Mariam collapsed in a chair in the lobby, bored again. Having annoyed Dunga (yet again) she'd been kicked out of the hotel room. Great.

Max walked through the lobby door holding Tala's hand and giggling, "Oh hi, Mariam!"

Tala hung behind, not really interested in the girl.

Mariam smiled. "Hi Maxie! Hey, Tala. How are you?"

Max made Tala sit in one of the chairs then Max sat on his lap, "We're good, but Mr. Moody has gone quiet again!" Max giggled and poked Tala's cheek.

Tala scowled at him.

Mariam chuckled. "Mr Moody is generally what people think of him. Are you two together or something?"

"Umm..yeah!" Max smiled and then looked at Tala, "What's wrong?"

Tala smirked and shook his head.

Mariam tilted her head to one side. "Max, I think he's just being normal. Well, as normal as he can get..."

Max smiled evily, "He was really talk-a-tive in my room.." Max pouted cutely.

Tala scowled at Mariam and then Max. "You two are out to get me." he muttered.

Mariam laughed. "Maxie, Tala, what ever have you been up to?" it was clear from her tone that she knew exactly what they'd been doing.

Max put his hand around the back of Tala's neck and drew small circles. "So, Mariam, what have you been doing?"

Tala gave Max a warning look. He didn't like showing affection in public, and the lobby counted as public.