Now it's her turn to gape at him, captivated by his good fortune. The face might be an exaggeration, but her delight is genuine, and Bastien's bashful smile was worth all the guilt she's felt about meddling. She'd take it up as a hobby if it guaranteed more of those smiles.

"I'll make one for you right away. It's an unprecedented feat, surely."

Are you only very clever when it comes to other people? Vanadi had asked her. Seems like a common thing.

"Whatcha lookin' at?" she says, and tips her head to look at her palm, wondering what he's reading there.