[Crane distances himself; from her slight against his presence to his presence in this world. It is a strange position, being returned to the start. It's not something he'd notice were he home amongst his work, his associates, his patients.

He barely looks concerned. He's too controlled - and that in itself is telling.]

Good. I wouldn't have it any other way.

[For their sake as well as anyone's. Oh, really. Now he's lying to himself. Does he care?]

Regardless, I admit I find myself at a loss. You've been settled here a while, then?

[Like a bad presence, ha ha.]