Avoidance helped settle the emotions. Considerably.

“My job is to ensure the sanctity of this House. Ensuring the sanity of its Mast…”

“I swear to God, it never ends!” Ethan roared. “Not when you’re immortal,” Malik…”

“Sullivan may have a heart of coal, but I bet he looks really good in orange. An…”

“I tried to tune out the sensation and, embarassed at the silvering of my eyes-I…”