"Good," Luther says, this time a little flushed with how pleased he is by that. Okay, maybe a little about how he realizes it's what he wants to hear, too. He wants to be able to keep people safe, to make them feel safe, and to give that to Kal?

He grins, warm and open. "Let me go check on the shower," he tells Kallus, and heads off down the hall to ensure the bathroom's clear.

When he confirms they can have it to themselves, he heads back to his room. "C'mon, shower's open, and I think we can both fit in there, make sure we get hot water."