[ He notices that, after a little bit. ]

You can cross, if you like. It was mostly a warning, in case I thought to practice something else first. It is in place now, if or when I wish to move on.

[ But whether Vanyel does or not, Duke goes back to focusing on 'his' house. He's getting a little better with details - although all the planks of wood have the same pattern of lights and darks for grain. ]