[ ... That's really not like him. It's not that Claude hadn't needled Dimitri to the point of exasperation in the month that they'd been trapped here alone, but the prince was remarkably good at keeping control of his temper.

It could just be fatigue, but the fact that Dimitri was so suddenly exhausted is unusual in and of itself. Though calling it unusual is being kind, given that he's fairly certain that it's a sign of something worst than a little exhaustion. ]

I doubt anyone could blame you for being distracted.

[ He starts back toward the door now that Dimitri is following him, hopefully on steady feet. ]

And the food in this car really doesn't give us enough energy for anything strenuous, does it?