"Oh absolutely, yes. I finally invested in a proper coat, but this place sort of puts a chill in you at the DNA level, doesn't it?"

The touches are nice, especially after two years with no physical contact. Well, until Tom, but he hasn't run into Tom Zane since arriving here. Which is a pity, he'd seemed very interesting. And enthusiastic.

In the kitchen area, Darling pours a cup of coffee for Alan, and takes one for himself, as well. "Surprisingly, the coffee here is better than whatever motor oil someone managed to brew in the break room at my office."