"All right," he says without having to take much time to consider it at all. He enjoyed their conversation the night before. The thought of some quiet down time with him back at the Gallows is far from onerous.

"My treat. I have some very decent mint tea. I think you'll enjoy it." It's one of his few indulgences he allows himself to splurge on when he gets the chance. He has a few other herbal teas, too. The mint is some of his favorite.

"We can take it in my antechamber." He almost never uses the sitting room in front of his bedroom. It's well appointed, and he knows they're unlikely to be disturbed.