"Or that, I suppose," Either way. He turned enough to raise an eyebrow at Nida, folding his arms over his chest.

"Not until you stop dodging the question." Nope, not going to entertain Nida's efforts to avoid answering him anymore. Talk to him, Nida, he wants to know. Doesn't care about his own mental space that's going to be a mess regardless. Least he could do is look after someone worthwhile for a change. Rather than himself.