"These are borrowed books?" And there goes his smile. While she gathers her things, he inspects any books he can, wondering if he can offer reparations. Money or mending... It's these thoughts he's pulled from when she gets his attention again.

"Oh, yes." Quickly returning to the present, he opens the door and holds it for her. In the corridor Lyall's waiting, looking a little groggy, but keeping close nonetheless. If the trip back to Viatorus' apartment is quiet it's only because he's running through things in his head. What he needs and what techniques he should use...

It occurs to him that Amelia might have foregone food in favour of study like he has a tendency to do, but when it comes down to a choice between food or sleep, sleep always wins with the Dreamwalker.

Inside the apartment Viatorus is quick to encourage her to, "Make yourself at home. I... I need to gather a few things." If he can remember where they all are...