[His own hands? That settles it; she means the son. Just as good at ruining the economy as his father, Alexei's sure.
He was just about to follow Ava into the clothing store when she begins her hasty backtrack. While he does have the reflexes to dodge, it doesn't occur to his subconscious mind to dodge. Not for something like this. Instead, his hands land on Ava's shoulders (or attempt to, anyway,) to halt her in her tracks before she can step on his toes.]
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He was just about to follow Ava into the clothing store when she begins her hasty backtrack. While he does have the reflexes to dodge, it doesn't occur to his subconscious mind to dodge. Not for something like this. Instead, his hands land on Ava's shoulders (or attempt to, anyway,) to halt her in her tracks before she can step on his toes.]
Oop- Hold it.