Athos sends Porthos a Look - he has enough of his mind to show his disapproval, if not much more - but begins the slow walk to the Bramford’s front door without further comment. He leans heavily against Aramis, too tired to even feel the shame of being made so helpless. For once, he is grateful for the elevator inside the building, relieved when it takes them swiftly to their floor. Within minutes of departing that ash-filled hell, they are back in their comforting apartment once again.

Athos has never been so glad to see these familiar rooms.