Redoubt -- Todd

re·doubt (r-dout) n. 1. A small, often temporary defensive fortification. 2. A reinforcing earthwork or breastwork within a permanent rampart. 3. A protected place of refuge or defense. [French redoute, from Italian ridotto, from Medieval Latin reductus, concealed place, from Latin, past participle of redcere, to withdraw, lead back; see reduce.]

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When Todd's had a rough day, he retreats to his redoubt, what Sister Jen calls his man cave.