This might be shocking... but I do have friends here who were keen to see me, as I was to see them. Especially since it seems like the majority of them are having a good time.

I can bear it for awhile if I get to encounter that.

[And, selfishly, it has occurred to Daan how much he would like to steal Vergilius away for a dance.

Not here, though. At home, away from other eyes. Just between the two of them.]