Anzu looks visibly relieved to hear that Fever has not really been alone. He smiles at Fever — the expression does not linger on his face, but for all its briefness, it is as kind and genuine as ever.

"We'll keep thee company, darling, as best we can," he says. "Of course we will. And ... ah. Thou'rt welcome to accompany me back to ours. Lyubov will be glad to see thee."