Anatoly blinked a few times. He had... de Courcey had been in front of him, hadn't he? He was sure of it and yet there was only Trip. Trip and a very put-upon looking Lex. He rubbed his eyes, feeling a headache coming on.

"I am not sure. I - de Courcey was here, right in front of me, I swear."

Perhaps Freddie was right and he had lost his mind.