He's been sitting in that armchair for the last few minutes, silently letting his mind work over the words she spoke earlier.

At his side, on the floor, is the book, notebook, and pen that Esfir requested - as well as a box of very bland crackers and a small bottle of something that Bar gave him.

To help the hangover.

(It might be glowing, ever-so-slightly.)

He stays quiet until Kate has made her way into bed, and keeps quiet until she's fallen asleep.