Rabastan had heard her come in, but he was mildly engrossed in the article on the front page. However, when she spoke, he felt obligated to look up at her and, eventually, set the paper down on the table he'd picked it up from. He folded it neatly and flashed Bellatrix a grin that clearly said he was ready.
"Of course I am," he told her. "It's been far too long since we've done anything exciting."