[Look, how was he supposed to know the kid was the clingy type. ...And who said it was his job to be the guy in charge of Viking Feelings around here, anyway? Feelings are Cooper's job. Besides, he did have work to do.]

It's not like you were abandoned to the wolves. I'm catching the late train back tonight and I doubt Cooper will be far behind me. You ought to enjoy the solitude while it lasts — you know he's bringing Gordon back with him, right?