Peter grabs the messenger bag with the books and tickets, clutching it against his chest and feeling like he was in mortal danger when Charlene leans in close. He's not afraid of a lot of things, but Charlene took up most of the list of the top ten things that frightened him.

He tries to manage a charming smile, but it just makes him look that much more terrified.

"Hey, come on. I got this. He's in good hands."

And...he's just gonna scurry away before anything worse happens.