( it is cute! he was taken as soon as he saw it, what with the greenery bordering its location and the bright light it allows in. makes things a little warm in summer, but that's what air conditioning spells are for. Rinea's reaction gets a pleased smile — he's always glad to hear that this place makes people feel good. it's something he strived for when searching it out. )

Thanks! ( inside, the frosted glass looks clear, allowing a perfect view of outside, and the furniture is mismatched and well-worn, clearly purchased second hand, tied together with a few plants and a myriad of books he's collected over the months here.

but once he's opened the door to let them in, through the little partitioned off reception area that's no longer manned by anyone and into the main office, he switches back to the conversation they were having. )

You're correct. It's a common reaction to stress, but not a healthy one. ( says the man who's been poring over research with a feverish intensity even before arriving in Avalon. ) Has her behaviour changed in any other ways? For example, is she still eating well, making conversation, things like that?