( Charles doesn't notice the change in Hank's mood. He's too busy reaching for the second syringe, rolling up the sleeve of his jumpsuit with practised ease. It takes very little time for him to find the vein - which is surprising, considering. He hasn't abused them quite as much recently - and when he presses down on the plunger he lets out a breath.

He's relieved, terribly so. Everything else is secondary. )

I wonder if they'll last the same amount of time. This place seems to have an effect on it regardless, doesn't it?