There are rituals to going outside - pulling on gloves, scarfs, coats, changing shoes from inside to outside ones. She's efficient, though, and it's not much time before they are out in the street. She could catch a tram, but...

The walk won't hurt them, even with the chilled rain threatening to descend upon them. And she needs to talk to him without prying ears.

Where have you been?

How are you? Non-cryptic answer, this time.

"What kind of assignment would have you tracking me down out here, Alex?"