[The sudden physical contact, made with gentle intent, surprises Red--he lets it show this time as he glances at Adele. The squeeze was returned, a friendly gesture.]

Everyone's been blindsided. Why do you think I left that note at the beginning of the week? I'll leave another telling him not to be so stupid this time. [He grins wryly, hoping that Lupin would listen to it while knowing what his odds were of actually being heeded.]

I'm myself. Well, part of myself. Since I'm part of Lupin, that doesn't count for much...but Lupin would have probably yelled right back at you earlier.

Did you want to talk? Letting it linger under the surface isn't very healthy.