Karina, lost in thought, jolted back to reality when she noticed him up and about. She quickly queried, "What are you up to?"

Pulling on his pants, Barlow responded with a teasing grin, "Heading to the restroom. Care to accompany me?"

Karina found herself speechless once more. She shot him an eye roll before turning to put away the glass.

Barlow's eyebrows Lifted in amusement. When she seemed unresponsive, he grabbed a cigarette pack and sauntered off to the restroom.

Being deprived of a smoke for a full day had left him restless.

Watching him disappear into the restroom, Karina contemplated for a bit before fetching some fruit with the intent of preparing a fruit platter.

While plain water might not appeal, fruits should hit the spot.

She peeled an apple and a couple of oranges. Despite the fruit platter being ready, Barlow hadn't yet emerged from the restroom.

Karina's brow furrowed. She approached the restroom, tapping Lightly on the door.

"Barlow, everything alright in there? You've been in there quite a while.”

A teasing voice drifted from within.

“I'm in the middle of my business. Do you want to come in and supervise?"

Karina was momentarily lost for words

Constipation, perhaps?

He'd need to consume more fruit to aid his digestion.

Glancing back at the fruit platter, she peeled a banana and sliced it neatly.

Eventually, Barlow reemerged from the restroom.

Karina moved towards him, the fruit platter in hand.

“Didn't like the taste of water, huh? Fruits are both tasty and healthy.”

Barlow quirked an eyebrow.

“You prepared this? Well, aren't you a gem.”

Karina shot him a look, catching a whiff of something as he passed.