The question was posed and Lee recalled it being asked on the first day they met. Rather, it was phrased differently, but still the same. "An escape." He told him, giving him the same answer as last time. He didn't think the other would really care to know, Lee not really in the mood to explain the abuse he endured by his father's hands.
He kept quiet after that, focusing on filling a few more pages of the book. He filled himself with a third drink before they finally arrived. He packed his things back up before lifting the bag and carrying it as they got off the jet and into a car. He smiled nervously, giving a gentle wave to the woman. He didn't know any Russian, so he could only quietly sit as they spoke. Already, Dimitri didn't seem thrilled about something. Nor did it sound great as he heard him fighting on the phone with someone.
He was then reminded to contact his friends. "Oh! Ah, right." Of course, he still couldn't say anything. He dug into his pocket and pulled the paper out along with his phone. He quickly added the numbers to his contacts, feeling better having them there. He texted Sam, knowing Elliot would get the message as they were both probably worried about him. He texted exactly what Dimitri told him to, that he got an internship. He figured he couldn't explain where he was, so he left that out. He just told them he was fine, that he had been fine. Right away Sam replied, followed by Elliot as he was sure he added his new number. He smiled reading their messages, his friends worried but glad to hear from him - if it truly was him. He had to stifle a quiet laugh, their reaction funny.
Glancing over toward Dimitri, he had to ask, "What was that about?" Regarding the fight.