[Perhaps they were. But the RFID chip in the card let the door open without David having to test his technopathy again, and he was able to awkwardly lever the door open and slip in. To a room that was rather bright because of the open curtains. David sighed at that.]

Okay, we need a dark place. I'm going to set you down on a bed and get all the curtains, and turn the lights out, okay? Once I've got it dark, I'll start some other things. Is the bed nearer or further from the door yours?