( Would you look at that, consider him effectively shaken out of his own swirling reverie and drawn into the explanation. Eyebrows hike up, and he looks over to study Hugh's face properly perhaps for the first time since they started talking.

A short pause. )

Nope, you're right, that's definitely beyond my instability.

( A pleasant concession, half amused and half impressed. His version of surprise tends to come off as humorous or deadpan, and now is no exception. )

You win. I think that officially makes my problems look like small potatoes.