Again, it all makes sense. Lee had been so calm the day he arrived here, perfectly content to find himself in a new city, away from all his family and friends. He was confused, of course, but otherwise, it hardly seemed to be bother him. I'd found it curious at the time, but I mostly figured Lee was just sort of... on another plane from the rest of us. That panicking just wasn't in his nature.

Now I know the real reason. It makes sense, but it still hurts. I'm not sure if that hurt is more for him or for me right now though, and goodness is that selfish.

But I manage to nod. I mean, he deserves some sort of reaction other than me sitting here stupidly. So I nod and force myself to breathe and when he speaks again, I manage to meet his eyes. "Is there anything you want to do?" I ask him, my voice wavering only a little. "I mean, I know we can't really go anywhere, but is there anything we could do that you've never done before? Sky-dive or attend some sort of sporting event? Wear something really silly? I have a friends who's a wizard - he might be able to whip up something really interesting. Like a dragon to play with or something, I don't know."