Thomas Kinnock awoke at 5.67 in the morning. He had been learning Spanish, and was surprised to find that he had been dreaming in it. On awaking however, his mind reverted back to what it knew best and he pondered, face pressed against the pillow- breathing through his cheek, his toes hanging lightly from the bed with one ankle folded over. This was something he always did despite it meaning he woke up with pins and needles. Even when he made sure not to fall asleep in this p