Sarah was the one, really, who had introduced him to the peaceful relaxation that comes from taking a nice long soak in the bath. He hadn't quite understood it before; baths were meant for scrubbing off, not luxuriating. But he'd tried it that night and decided he quite liked it.

Though it does mean that when Alfred comes in, he's only in his trousers, chest still damp from the water.

"Ah, Alfred," he says with a smile, pushing his hair back over his shoulder. "How kind of you to bring me my clothes. I must say, whatever trick you're using to starch the collars of my cloaks is amazing."