"... Monkey." Viral nodded in reply, his movements stiff. "The look on your face tells me you're as annoyed by this turn of events as I am."

An awkward moment of silence followed, the sounds of the street around them continuing, oblivious to the stare-down occurring nearby. Viral mentally vowed revenge on whoever decided that this would be funny. Ugh, no way was he going to lose face in front of Katina. He was in this as long as she was.

Viral turned sharply, and pulled open the door with a little bit more force than necessary. He bowed his head, expression still sharp. "After you."