Crane angles his head towards Diana. His new companion, a new friend. He remembers attending societal functions: benefits for the university and his hospital. Always a reluctant guest. Always a disappearing ghost. Always putting in an appearance.

Always getting up from the table and going on his way. He smiles politely and murmurs awkwardly. Benefits. Work celebrations. He had little tolerance for his colleagues. No enjoyment of their company. Is there any difference here?

The intimacy of friendship draws his hands beneath the table.

"Dr. Jonathan Crane."

Being on a first name basis makes his skin crawl. It leads to people placing expectations on his company, if nothing else.