If Calibri hadn't been accustomed to the sound of Garamond's explosive laughter, he might have cringed. Even as he raised his head, he could see, from the out of the corner of his eye, shadows pausing in the slit underneath the closed doors as passer-bys no doubt stopped and stared curiously at the entrance, wondering about the strange sound echoing from inside. "My foot, sir," he said quietly, with a very slight hint of embarrassment. He cleared his throat before continuing. "It's numb."