[ Hermann looks happier and more peaceful than Newt's used to seeing him. It reminds him of Halloween and the masquerade and that does nothing to help the warm but cautious and uncertain feeling rushing through his veins and tumbling in his chest with every hasty heartbeat.]

Hey, I'm in your head. Besides, we've known each other how long now? You've broken me in like a good pair of shoes. I'm well-trained. [He pats the hand on his arm and then reaches for Hermann's doorknob] Don't settle for convenience, Hermann.