Turns out the black market barter system is alive and well. And there's some flat sheets of wood underneath, between the two beds? Thought it might help reinforce it.

[ He must have looked quite the sight carrying them in, but no one had stopped him or even commented on it. ]

You mean because I shared the brandy? You don't owe me anything, but I won't say no.

[ And he doesn't, but he does take a healthy swallow from the bottle before he passes it back.]

Had a productive day?