“Well, if I’m being honest,” Adrian says, “I came here to convince you to put off your work and spend the day with me, but…” He levels me with a look I can’t interpret. “You’re such a sorry little thing, aren’t you? I’ve never felt particularly moved to help someone in need – not genuinely, at least – but seeing this pathetic little set-up you have, I can’t help myself. You can do the paper in my study. I have an actual computer you can use.”