Unfortunately, if and when Poland does make it back out into the hallway, he'll meet Giles coming up the steps with another, slightly less full bag in his hands.

The ex-Watcher stops dead at the sight of him, eyes going wide. Frederic's angry words still ringing in his ears. Then, in an almost unintelligable rush as his gaze ticked away.

"I'm s-sorry about the other night."