Laurence opened the door somewhat cautiously at first, glancing about to be certain that no one was watching before allowing Granby into his chamber. The other man's state was quickly noted, the madness of the past few hours seemingly incarnate in his fellow Captain's person, yet for all that he sympathized, Laurence did not know what to do about it. There had been so much confusion, so many unanswered and unasked questions for both of them -though he was more than willing to wager that Granby had gotten the worst of it- that he did not even know where to begin.

"Are you all right, John?" Despite the once more shut door, he kept his voice low, uncertain of what might happen should the new consort of the Empress be found wandering so.