"The book is dense." Aly can be incredibly obstinate but she's sharp; he'll never deny that. "I can always grab something more entertaining from the lounge library."

Devin sets the bag he brought on one of the unused beds. It's a good thing, he thinks, that her room is empty tonight. She needs space and privacy to process, or to melt down, or both. Or to fight, apparently, and Devin arches an eyebrow at her request-slash-suggestion. He will absolutely not be initiating any fighting, though if she comes at him he can make a reasonable impression of a punching bag.

"Start with a change of clothes." He gestures to the bathroom. "And if not a shower, at least try a washcloth on your neck and face. It'll help."