She hadn't really answered his question, but Waver didn't have the energy to push. He let it go, reminding himself Devyn was one of his captors too. She'd had no reason to warn him either, even if she'd known or realized. The guards clearly hadn't even believed him.

"They were draining me," he corrected quietly, but didn't argue further. He just nodded, reaching behind him for the wall to help drag himself up and test his footing.

"I just want to wash my face first..."