Balthier picks something savory with eggs and potatoes. He doesn’t have a sweet tooth and after some things Peter and Eddie have brought home he does not trust sweet here. Yes, he is a snob. But he’s going to make sure David has what he wants.

“Mint tea has no caffeine. I also have camomile, water, and mango juice if you prefer.” But he does get up and put the wine with the other liquor. On his way back he pulls a throw blanket off one of the chairs and tosses it to David.

“Curl up with me.”