Ellen's arrival means a conversation Fever was almost hoping wouldn't happen. But, they're in a place of sanctuary. The Temple has always been a place where she can gather her thoughts, where she's felt safe, and it makes things easier.

"Yes, it's fine. I was just helping clean, and we're the only ones around - Degas is off on errands." A beat. "Unless you count them."

Gesturing to her little audience, the gray one's already perked up her ears, head raised to see who the newcomer might be.