We have differing notions of obvious. [There he is finding his dry wit again. Good recovery. Though a part of him does not want to recover yet. Sometimes there is a strange relief in these vulnerable moments, when he feels as though she sees him clearly, all he is, and judges him worthy.

It occurs to him that there is something he should do next.]

Do you want to ask me anything? I'm not compelled, of course, but call it a fair trade. You know I believe in paying my debts.