"Pity," he sighs, then smooths back his hair. "It's a painkiller, a stimulant, and an all-around wonder drug. Usually used to wake someone up from being stunned. My personal favorite use, however, is to help with some of the aftereffects of the amphetamines I took - oh - five hours ago, which are currently wearing off."

He waves a graceful hand, watching her from under his eyelashes. There is not a hint of self-consciousness or shame in his manner.

"Hence the falling down."