[Oh. Good. Grief.

Of all the things that the Malnosso have done to him, this really, really takes the cake.

But now is not the time to be balking! Little Mr. Priest needs her!]

Nicholas... do you have somewhere to stay tonight? Because you can come home with me if you want to; we can get you a nice comfy bed and cook you something good to eat. Sweets are very delicious but a growing boy like you needs something nice and substantial in your tummy, don't you think?