[ Bastien—whose absent surname is perhaps Endurance, but middle name certainly not Patient—grins for a moment, sympathetic and charmed. And close-mouthed, because he’s swallowing some pastry. ]

—worth it, though, don’t you think?

[ For Byerly.

Still: ]

We could ask them both together if you’d prefer. Use the crystals so you can do whatever you like with your face.