[ Void Archives isn't anticipating Dorothy to approach, but she does - and they bring their gaze on over to her. ]

Ah, there is a surprise.

I suppose I shall admit the latter will be acceptable. As unfortunate the state of matters so happen to be, I've found that sitting with my thoughts has remedied hardly much of anything.

[ A sigh, to pretend to be as dramatic as they usually are, but it comes out more real than performative.

But, wine is it...?

Yes, they do partake. In fact- ]

...I see you have brought even a drink?