The visible sympathy almost hurt, but at least she didn't have to explain. That was some comfort, as was the company. "Uneventful," Raine settled on finally, leaning against the kitchen table. "Hard to be lonely, however, when certain guests invite themselves in, and Ryder helps." Even if she wanted him staying with Anton for the interim, that presence in the back of her mind was a reassuring one.

Motion, out of the corner of her eye, caught her attention, and she fought down a laugh at the sheer absurdity of it. "Skulduggery, do you need something?"