Maybe it's unwise to move so silently into her room. But the concept of making noise when he moves isn't something he's entirely used to, yet. And, anyway, if she's asleep, he shouldn't wake her. He just wants to check. After being away so long, who wouldn't want that?

It's been a few days, when he finally slips into the room. Maybe he should have brought Kay -- no. It would be best to say these things alone. He stepped nearer to her, before crouching, setting a few fragile items down where he thought she might see them; a glass bottle he'd found, and a piece of paper, folded and cut into an unfamiliar design.

Then he retreats, stepping back from her, to stand beside the wall, watching. If she's asleep, he shouldn't wake her. Right?