[He sighed and finally pushed himself from his chair to approach his alcohol cabinet, pulling out a tumbler and a bottle of whiskey. He forewent the ice this time, adding two fingers of amber liquid before stoppering the bottle and putting it away again. He returned to his seat and set the tumbler next to his book, expecting that he would not be leaving tonight.
It was best that he remain present for when she was sleeping.]
As you so remind me, work is what I'm good at and spend considerable hours performing.
[He had a list of details that needed his attention anyway, and knowing that she was safe and sound was comfort enough that he would likely work through to the small hours of the morning. It should be enough to provide her what she needed and wanted in a time like this.]
action;
It was best that he remain present for when she was sleeping.]
As you so remind me, work is what I'm good at and spend considerable hours performing.
[He had a list of details that needed his attention anyway, and knowing that she was safe and sound was comfort enough that he would likely work through to the small hours of the morning. It should be enough to provide her what she needed and wanted in a time like this.]