Lee dropped himself down next to Javert on the bench, looking amiable but still concerned. "No problem at all. I'm Lee Scoresby, by the way. That there's Hester."

The hare flicked an ear at him and inclined her head, as if saying hello herself.

"You been pretty much keepin' to yerself, so far, then?" Lee continued, guessing from what Hester had guessed about withdrawal.