I have opened up a doorway that cannot be shut.

Okay. [ And just like that, he was back into obeying like it was the only thing he knew. He’d follow her and her words without second thought, already turning to head toward the bathroom. ]

[ He noticed her hesitance to follow behind him and slowed his steps until she caught up, eyes gazing straight ahead as they went along the way. ] Finished a building downtown. Well, inspected the final . . . thing. . . . Was good.