Laurent nodded, more willing to answer questions now. Gansey had been entirely cooperative, and he was beginning to feel more like a companion than a prisoner. "As long as you're here, since I can't let you go. There are many things that need to be done, but I've been incapable of doing them by myself. Some of it requires strength, some of it requires a second person. It will be things like clearing the tunnel. The rest of the time we'll spend as you've seen. Reading, cooking, sleeping. If I have to leave the lair for anything, I will have to lock you in Christine's room."

The name was out before he realized his mistake, and then Laurent tensed, eyes widening very slightly with alarm.