"Make yourself comfortable. Absolutely," though he was thinking of other things to do than walking. Russ padded lightly into the kitchen and poured Carrick a glass of the blood wine. Not caring for the taste himself, he poured a glass of whiskey then brought them back out to the living room. Soft music was playing on the stereo, Tori Amos, singing about love and ghosts. He handed Carrick the glass of wine.