"It happens," Kevin says, resuming his former position with a shrug. Even so, he looks at the ground instead of at Gilbert. "I'm told Asshole spent his first month here walking into doorframes and missing when he grabbed for things."

Possibly this explains a couple things about that Kevin. And Break in a foul temper.

"Anyway, Lottie says it's easier to keep your balance by stepping that way. It moves your center up or something. She wears ridiculous shoes, so I suppose she would know."