He... He just needs rest. Weird, I know, golem and all, but for once, it's applicable. His core isn't as strong as it used to be and...

[Her right hand that supports Oren unconsciously grips his arm.

Iona's eyes show her surprise at Claude's offer. It's... She can't say she expected it really? He'd be more stand offish wouldn't he? Or is she just assuming things again?]

... The flat sounds great, Claude. And if we got a ghoul in the opera to deal with, might as well make a base!

[Her voice returns to its cheery and heartened tone.]