Try to avoid being your more dickish self with Ash," Rainey said, having followed him into the kitchen after he’d used the toilet. "Not that she cares, but it could put Verity off. You’re a lot less like that now, but with Ash you regress. And Verity needs your help, which you can’t as easily give if you’ve already convinced her you’re an asshole." She handed him a glass of water.