[ Jesper understands that intimately well. It took him a while before he was constantly waiting for someone to snatch him, and even then, he's kept it quiet from anyone but the Summoned. After being pulled in for questioning from the Free Cities' authorities, he remembered that fear again, when they were asking about something he used his Durast abilities for. So the terror never completely goes away.]

Power is power, no matter your reasons for learning it, spite or curiosity included.

[ He reaches over to pat Nikolai on the shoulder. ]

Alright, let's go, Captain. I'll buy you a drink.