[ McGillis for his part sits down heavily on the bed and reaches for his book, if only to keep it in his lap and run his hands over it. It's the most comforting object he's ever owned and he's silently grateful he's got it back here. ]

I'm good at pretending.

[ Pretending not to be drunk, and all other things as well. ]

Hamelin's offer guaranteed my wish as long as our job is done well. I don't cast aside advantages like that.