[Thomas cracks open one eye to turn his head and look at her.]

Oh, right now, I am fine. Yesterday, I was a mess.

[He says this with such ease; it's been the reality for so long, it's a bit like talking about the weather.]

I carry a plentiful amount of energy within me, you see. And it grows, and grows, and feel far too overwhelming for this small, human body. So I must let it burn off. All the way. [And it feels good to let it burn.] And after that? I am so, so tired.