Being unemployed gave him a lot of free time which he would probably enjoy more if he had a hobby. Or, y'know, wasn't recovering from rib/chest and now stomach injuries. But he made do.
However, dealing with Ella was a hobby he could afford to do without. It figured she went and talked with Vlad. Stupid girl who cared too much for her own good.
"Who is it?" he called out from the other side of the door sweetly.