Joachim was incredulous, but Handy’s dramatic coughing, vague words, and strained expressions convinced them that, while it might not be exactly as it appeared, that it was at least how Handy saw it. But what really sold it was Handy’s body finally caving in as he slumped over, asleep. Joachim had woken up Warm Night and recounted the story between explanations of his and Handy’s plan, the reason for the fight as a distraction, some ludicrous justification for Joachim’s use of the digging claw, and Handy’s account of what happened after the floor collapsed.