When he arrives, he also looks non-descript, this time in a long sleeve olive green pullover, not a Henley, and slightly baggy black jeans with a different pair of athletic shoes than last time. These fasten with velcro. He has both hands tucked into his deep pockets.

"Realignment. I want to know if we're OK or if there are things that need to be said." He doesn't like the feeling of anything up in the air. It's much preferable with cards on the table.

He's not sorry for protecting Carver. He dislikes it felt less like something in his control than instinctive reaction. How she feels about it will largely frame his approach.