He took a detailed look at the piece of armor when it was clean inside and out before leaving it at the sink to dry thoroughly, even after using another clean and dry face towel to dry it.
He jumped into the shower after stripping off his clothing and switched on the shower; he set it to cold because the room was hot and he wanted the cold water to soothe his anxieties.
He had just finished showering and putting on the clothing he had pulled from his duffel bag minutes before.
He took a deep breath and closed his eyes for a minute before reconnecting with his mind. He severed his ties with Minerva so that she could not locate him again.
That clique was the last thing he wanted to be around. Why were they seeking him now? They had rejected him weeks before, and he had honored their choice by not pressuring them or following them about.
He didn't feel significant at the moment they rejected him, and he wanted things to stay that way.
