"Of course," Will breathes out in response to Malcolm's thanks. He'd wanted to do this for them ages ago.

The question is harder to respond to. Malcolm can hear him taking in a big breath, as he thinks it over. "I think I'm still in shock, somewhat. I haven't started really analyzing what all of it meant. I almost wouldn't be surprised if we got hit by the next breach tomorrow."

It's easy to get back into that mode. "You? You...did better with the curse, or- at least, it seemed like you did. Are you all right?"