[ Clearly! But all measures of normalcy have been thoroughly defenestrated since this whole becoming-a-creature-of-the-night business that her directness is honestly refreshing. ]

My pistol. I am under oath to cause no harm, but one must defend oneself and one's patients.

[ The guards keep waving them on — Jonathan's armband has earned him a lot of goodwill, but he is also just a chatty, nosy fellow, and has made friendly overtures towards practically anyone who has anything to do with this chamber. ]

Yes, it will be in one near you. These don't look opened, so it seems we may have to do the honours.