That he was a 'person non gratis' in District 7, Maxwell was well aware, but that didn't stop him from visiting the suite once a day, every day, since he'd awakened a floor above. He did, however, go out of his way to try and accommodate both Dorian's wishes and Jason's attitude.

The time of his visits varied and he never lingered long.

He didn't even fight how the candle kept disappearing, despite how it grated between his teeth. He simply came prepared, a spare at the ready to replace it. Crouching near the door jam, he pushed the glass against the wall - as out of the way as he could make it - and carefully struck a small match to light it.

They'd already taken everything else, he'd be damned if they'd take their faith as well.