Oh, Marc is going to be out for exactly one hour. On the dot. Again, how does that even work, and why are they like this? Do not worry about it.

"I'm so sorry to have been a bother," Steven says. "I ... this happens, not to worry." He sends Kylar a panicked smile. "Just a bit of a sleep disorder. It's all under control, I've got it."

He scoops up the Dancer, in cat form now. This Dancer has seen some shit, but how many of them haven't seen some shit, honestly?

"If you like, I'd be happy to come with you, but I think it's just going to be a bit of a headache. Usually is."