Does it help to sleep in the same place? [He realizes what’s he’s said, and presses his lips together in consternation.] The safe house, I mean, or —

[Never mind that. He gives his head a little shake.]

These dreams aren’t anything I’d want anyone else to have to see most days. You understand that? You might wish you’d just believed me.

[A pause, and then he adds,]

But I understand why you don’t. [Something strikes him, and he adds,] I’ve brought you something. From New Beijing. [And he reaches towards the bag again.]