I've not had the chance to speak to him, steadying or no. Barty had some news that could not wait for action. I had the club inform Ari.

However, it means I shall be here through supper as well, most likely, or at the Ministry. Can you forgive me for missing your company twice in one day? I promise you will like the reason when I tell you.

It's been quite enough to steady me all its own, in fact.