"I don't know," Lachlan shrugged, looking away and shrugging. "I don't know how it works, but it does."
Stephen was now staring down at his hands, clearly thinking deeply about something. "I remember- Back in University... I met someone who told me they were the embodiment of Nerd. And I thought they were being metaphorical, but he assured me he wasn't."
Stephen licked his lips and then said, "if this is- You can't stay there, Lachie. You can't stay with him."
At that, Lachlan stood up again, his eyes wide. "What?! That's my home!"