He undressed in record time and leapt into the sonic without giving himself even a quick glance in the mirror. He didn’t want to ruin today’s good start with insecurieties about his looks. From outside the bathroom he heard Adeline tinkering with her chemistry set and allowed himself a private smile. If she’s happy and healthy then it’s a good day no matter what.

Once he steps out, feeling fresh and with only the normal irritation in his eyes instead of the “really fucking bad” one, he puts on the bottom half of his technician jumper and peers out of the doorframe to check on Addie.