*Alka calmed down a little, but still wouldn't smile. He let go of his tail and it just collapsed onto his lap* Alka: Clare... J-Just... Leave me alone.... Please...?
Clare lowered her ears and nodded slowly, understanding that sometimes, everyone needs some alone time. "I'll be around, Alka," she said, standing up and heading inside, deciding to go into the living room.
Across the street, the whatever-it-was stretched and yawned, then looked back over at the Apartment complex from its bush.