Don didn't leave the estate for the remainder of the day, instead choosing to carry out all the tasks he had left to do remotely.
The quiet of his room provided the perfect backdrop for calculated moves, sunlight filtering through half-drawn curtains to cast elongated patterns across the floor.
He contacted Ash first, his voice steady through the encrypted line as he gave her instructions regarding Madame Lily.
He didn't provide specific details, purposely choosing to remain vague so that he could see how she would interpret his words and handle the responsibility.
"Keep an eye on her," he said simply, letting the ambiguity hang between them. Ash's response carried that familiar edge mixed with curiosity, but she didn't press for more, a sign that she was learning to navigate his style.
Aside from Ash, Don also contacted Charles.
