Quick's willingness to catch up right now takes Alex by surprise. Sure, his electric nature probably was a factor, but this time the Elemental appeared... skittish. Off. Which is why the Mirrorskin doesn't object to being led away. The curiosity is too strong.
He barely manages to grab a drink for himself before they stop some distance away from the gathering. The Mirrorskin decides to open the discussion with the sharpest tool he possesses: a smile.
"Glad to be your escape route" Most people'd season that kind of statement with bitterness. The Darkling doesn't seem to mind, though, in fact there's genuine friendliness in his voice "Was there something that creeped you out? God knows it's easy here..." Of course, he doesn't know. He can't know.
But if the Elemental can be made to believe otherwise...