There's nothing to apologize for. [The images stop, but Judd's shield remains firm around David's mind.] I occasionally forget that my training was... abnormal.

[It was torture, if he was being honest, but this isn't the time nor place to bring that up. He tilts his head to the side slightly, allowing his neck to crack. For a second his eyes seemed to darken from brown to pure black, but after a moment it fades back to normal.]

I can drink it... But I don't think you're asking that question because of me. I have a long telepathic range, David. I won't allow anything to slip inside until you're ready.