Lee laughed, and though it was genuine it was a bit weak with a slight twinge in his stomach. "No, not normally," he replied. "But it is a thing I've been known to do," he added with a bit of smile.

Then he took a breath, trying to decide how to answer her second question, not wanting to offend his friend. "Nothing on your face, no," he said, meeting Susan's eyes. "I was just wondering about your life before, in Discworld," he admitted honestly. "Were you happy there, Susan?" he asked carefully, tugging his blanket up a little higher on his chest.