"It usually is nicer to be up here with company." There was a particular company that he was wanting, but he was trying to keep that sort of thing out of his mind. Gwen would certainly do for right now to keep him distracted. "Yes, more tense," he said, accepting the coffee and sugar from her. He didn't drink coffee too often, but he did appreciate the gesture. Plus, during sentry duty, it was more needed. "I suppose we can only hope that things finally unclench sometime soon."