"I have no objection to that," he said. "I'll meet you at my apartment in a little while." Thomas still had to get out of the forest and back home, but he supposed it wouldn't take terribly long.

He left Daine, knowing she'd be alright and could take care of herself without following her to and fro. Instead, he hurried back so that he would be there before she arrived, taking time to start a kettle of tea in case she wanted something while she worked, or when she was through. And just to be hospitable.