[It's really not a method of walking that instills Hermann's trust in Newton's decisions, and he keeps his eyes over the man's shoulder to assure he doesn't run into anything.

He has the grace to look chagrined in the face of the accusations, but shakes his head against them]

I couldn't reach you, Newton. It was a choice between lying awake or working until I was forced to sleep. You cannot tell me you would have fared much better in my position.