"That's a start. What I am, after all," he said, figuring jokes would be helpful. "Good, and we'll keep you here. Even if I have to fight for that," he said, meaning it. He would. He knew now, he needed Henry here.

"I saw... I saw it, without the pathc. I..." He shook his head, bowing his head as he bit at his lip. Taking a breath, pulling himself back together as he raised his head, lifted his gaze.

"As I recall, it is your morning preference, right?"