So, I'm learning. There are additional alternate universes where I'm from that have a darkness staining everything. [ She waves her free hand dismissively, it's neither here nor there. ] Hughie didn't say a whole lot, just enough for me to want to be upfront with you about what I am. And that there are no hard feelings if you've changed your mind about drinking alone. Or, at least, without me for company. Because I don't think being alone right now is the wisest of decisions.

[ Natalia may not be knowledged in the extent, the bond, of their relationship, but she's picked up enough tells to confirm Butcher's been affected by the young man's disappearance. ]