Obeisance Barrow

[Barrow performed all his duties as usual today, but was uncharacteristically quick to return to his quarters and has not emerged since. Thus it is that, when Bastien knocks, he hears the slow and heavy shuffle of feet as Barrow comes to the door, a purring cat cradled in one arm and another draped over his shoulders.]

Everything all right? [he asks, glancing distractedly past Bastien as if checking for trouble.]