Toweling off was a good idea, and one that she was quick to follow up on, retreating into the bathroom long enough to get into a change of clothes and dry her hair. When she reemerged, it was in a pale green sweater and black leggings and hair that was still threatening to curl at the ends.

No further words were said, out of concern that she'd interrupt his concentration; she just perched herself on one arm of the couch and watched curiously.