"Pretty much keeping to my closet and trying to figure out how to write about anything. You'd be surprised how much music I listen to when I'm alone trying to work." The newsroom had a different feel to it and sound constantly going on even if it was just at a dull roar. It was hard for him to get anything done in complete silence. Really, it felt like the whole world might have died while he was safe there in his apartment when there wasn't even the sounds of the neighbors arguing over something. Music helped with that.
Bast was hoping that she would relax at least a little bit after a while even if this was something new to her. True, it was jumping forward several steps from his usual behavior, but he was also testing the waters just a little bit. He let her get moved around though before loosely putting an arm around her waist, hand resting lightly on her stomach.