Why was this sudden change to a first-name basis?

As he walked over, she asked, "What's going on?"

“ALL done eating?" Carlow inquired, his eyes twinkling with amusement.

"Yeah."

“You heading back to Wragos?" he pressed on.

Karina paused, checking the time.

She wanted to go back to Wragos, but it was late.

The thought of driving at night, when it was harder to see, made her nervous about possible danger.

"If you're going back, could you give me a ride? I'll make sure we have a driver," Carlow suggested, as though he had guessed her concerns.

Karina's eyes shimmered as she gazed at Carlow. "Absolutely," she affirmed with a nod.

Carlow's smile widened as he turned to Karina's friends. "Are these your friends?" he inquired.

"Yes," Karina confirmed.

"Hello, everyone. I'm Carlow, Karina's friend," he introduced himself with a slight nod, his gaze lingering momentarily on Rosalynn before shifting away.

Rosalynn couldn't help but notice his resemblance to Barlow. She politely smiled before accompanying her friends out of the hotel.

On the crisp autumn night, the air carried a refreshing chill.

The serene moon hung high above, casting a cool, silvery glow over everything below.

Karina, clad in light clothing, instinctively wrapped her arms around herself as a chilly breeze swept by.

Suddenly, warmth enveloped her shoulders, and she turned to find Carlow draping his coat around her.

Meeting his gaze, she saw a gentle smile on his lips, his eyes shining like stars.

Karina's heart fluttered, and she quickly looked away, adjusting the coat around her.