"Uh-huh. I wanted to restore you, I forgot that meant your ego would return to." In spite of Regulus' protests, Barty rose to his feet. If Regulus felt so strongly, he could put his feet on the ground. He was prepared to drag him. Slowly he walked over to the wall he had opened up to get here, wanting Regulus to get as much restful sleep as he needed.

At the same time, he worried. What would it take for Regulus to fade away again? How easily could it happen? He didn't know. "Just wait until I tell you all the tales of my greatness. You will swoon."

Perhaps not so much.