“Why are you telling me all of this? Any of this?” “Because you are in a fragile mental state and I am attempting to distract you. According to your wife, you are a curious person who enjoys learning new things, whether they are in your field of expertise or otherwise.” “She told you that?” “She and I spent an amount of time together over the last few days. I am a very good listener, although I do not believe that I excel at comforting others.” “That,” Baseph said, “is an accurate assessment.”
