Were it not for the idea of a war they had no side in hanging over their heads, there's a good chance that Kaz wouldn't even question this place except how to make his way in it. Yet he can't just decide on an entertainment venue without gambling this time and see how well he can do for himself. How well they can do for themselves.
But instead they have to work on that as well as prepare for a war they have no hand in and likely want no part of. "We should try and find out what we can about it. Do we have contact with those they've Summoned in the other cities as well?"
He wants to know more. About how it might fall if two cities sided against the third and information on just how many other cities might be out there, but that will come with time. For now it's focusing on this city as his own and what they'll do from there.
He gives that soft quirk of the lips that is nearly a smile. "If one could not be fooled it is Inej." He sighs, a put upon sound. "Not sure I would say time travel is much better, though its a nice thought." Just to see those they've lost again, but it's not a dream he will let himself live with as if he might one day see Jordie wet and alive as he's dragged from that pool.
"Jesper, it was not insulting you. I know all too well your charms and skills. I was merely wondering if we make changes on this Horizon is there spill over here in the real world." There's definitely verbal quotes around those words.
In truth Kaz knows deep down that Inej and Jesper both accept him as he is. That he isn't always sure why is on him and not them. Not that he's ever been good about not turning that around on them. Just as he's done now.
It only hits him though that he might have insulted Jesper with that question after seeing the expression on his face. "I am not questioning your loyalty, Jesper. As I said to Inej though, none of us know the man I might become. Which is not saying I'm not considering exploring the possibilities. I'm just... making an observation."
It most certainly isn't that he's still, in the end, a seventeen year old kid despite the crochety old man he can also be. A kid who has made his family and will do whatever he must to hold on to them. Even if, as it was back home, in letting them leave.
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But instead they have to work on that as well as prepare for a war they have no hand in and likely want no part of. "We should try and find out what we can about it. Do we have contact with those they've Summoned in the other cities as well?"
He wants to know more. About how it might fall if two cities sided against the third and information on just how many other cities might be out there, but that will come with time. For now it's focusing on this city as his own and what they'll do from there.
He gives that soft quirk of the lips that is nearly a smile. "If one could not be fooled it is Inej." He sighs, a put upon sound. "Not sure I would say time travel is much better, though its a nice thought." Just to see those they've lost again, but it's not a dream he will let himself live with as if he might one day see Jordie wet and alive as he's dragged from that pool.
"Jesper, it was not insulting you. I know all too well your charms and skills. I was merely wondering if we make changes on this Horizon is there spill over here in the real world." There's definitely verbal quotes around those words.
In truth Kaz knows deep down that Inej and Jesper both accept him as he is. That he isn't always sure why is on him and not them. Not that he's ever been good about not turning that around on them. Just as he's done now.
It only hits him though that he might have insulted Jesper with that question after seeing the expression on his face. "I am not questioning your loyalty, Jesper. As I said to Inej though, none of us know the man I might become. Which is not saying I'm not considering exploring the possibilities. I'm just... making an observation."
It most certainly isn't that he's still, in the end, a seventeen year old kid despite the crochety old man he can also be. A kid who has made his family and will do whatever he must to hold on to them. Even if, as it was back home, in letting them leave.