Kaz Brekker is here and if he didn't already know the weight of that sharp gaze on him, when his familiar voice speaks, it may be one of the most beautiful sounds he's heard in a long time. That is what absence can do, make the heart fonder. Jesper pulls up a chair and can't stop smiling at him like he's a winning hand after losing ten.

"Well, we didn't have much of a choice, but we're very adaptable, as you know." They both have Kaz partly to thank for that. They were all very capable on their own, but it was only when brought together that the chess pieces they are were became a true threat to the others.

"She must have given you the summary. And you will be needing a cane, which I'll get you. A friend of mine uses one, and I think his blacksmith boyfriend made a few extras. I'll put the crow head on, make it all official-like." Jesper is trying not to seem as eager to please as he is, but he's gotten out of practice pretending to be cool. He hands the box of money over to Kaz with a wink.

"I got you a present without even knowing it."