Contrary to Popular Belief, Declán Chives does take breaks. He does carve small Moments of the day for Himself, to become more Focused, to Reset. To, on rare occasions like today, sit on the edge of his bed and undo his cuff links and run his hands through his hair so it will look like His again rather than a Useless Object's.

But she can let herself in. He'll even have a confused sort of Smile for her.

Not that he hasn't been Counting the days.