Zeph was about at the limits of his ability to handle mental stress after days of self-inflicted ping pong ball treatment as The Man when it came to all things Nephilim Enforcement training and tending to the needs of Lilith who was stuck dealing with the governmental side of things in the wake of Chief Bobby Marlecl's sudden passing.
He went in and out of long-range transport telapod terminals so often that he felt his biggest blessing other than his wives was the one that made him not bothered by the blue lightning expression rides. Worst of all was his pillow was becoming a stranger to him and even providing the bare minimum of attention and "food" for his wives only added to his stress as it further complicated his daily agenda during the rush to prepare to go to the Eastern Territory.
